Obadiah Parker - Hey Ya (Cover) Artist: Obadiah Parker (rea…

Obadiah Parker - Hey Ya (Cover)
Artist: Obadiah Parker (real name Mat Weddle) is an American singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist from Arizona, best known for his intimate, stripped-down covers that reimagine pop/hip-hop hits as emotional folk ballads.
Song: A 2006 live acoustic cover of OutKast’s 2003 hit “Hey Ya!” Recorded at a coffee shop in Tempe, AZ. Slowed-down and heartfelt, it transforms the upbeat original into a poignant, melancholic reflection on love, denial, and unhappiness.
Fun fact: This fan-uploaded video went mega-viral in 2006 (millions of views before removal), topping iTunes charts, inspiring TV covers (like on Scrubs), and earning international radio play—proving a simple coffee-shop performance could outshine the original in emotional impact.
https://youtu.be/c745E7T_Wvg?is=dj0_HexG8U06MMNP