Outkast They Way You Move -

"The Way You Move," the smooth, bass-heavy counterpart to the frantic energy of "Hey Ya!", stands as one of the most enduring hits of the early 2000s and a defining moment for Outkast's Big Boi. The Birth of a Smooth Classic

Released in August 2003 as a lead single from the double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below , the song was a massive success: Outkast They Way You Move

: Big Boi delivers clever, rapid-fire verses that celebrate dancing and nightlife while addressing—and dismissing—rumors of an Outkast breakup at the time. Commercial and Cultural Impact "The Way You Move," the smooth, bass-heavy counterpart

: It peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2004, famously replacing "Hey Ya!" at the top spot. : It was praised as an instant R&B

: It was praised as an instant R&B classic and helped solidify Outkast’s status as "the coolest motherfunkers on the planet," according to TIME Magazine .

While André 3000 was crafting the pop-rock fusion of "Hey Ya!" in one room of Atlanta’s Stankonia Studios, Big Boi was in another, determined not to do anything "regular". He sat on the instrumental track, created by producer Carlton "Carl-Mo" Mahone, for several years before finally "marinating" on it to create the hit.