"Hey! We Ok" is a song by American indie rock band, Never Shout Never. It was released on June 9, 2015, as the lead single from their seventh studio album Black Cat via Warner Records.
Background "Hey! We Ok" was written by Christofer Drew, Ian Crawford and Dennis Herring while production was handled by Herring. The track runs at 100 BPM and is in the key of C-sharp major. A 15-second teaser was released a day before the song came out. Singer Christofer Drew explained the meaning and writing behind the song.
Critical reception Jeff Niesel of the Riverfront Times stated, "The album's opening track, the snotty 'Hey! We OK', features a piano riff and call-and-response vocals. It's a righteous anti-anthem dedicated to anyone who feels like he or she just doesn't fit in." Alternative Press remarked, "it implores you to shout along every word while listening to it. It has a pop-punk vibe but still has the upbeat melody that the band are best known for."
Music video A music video for "Hey! We Ok" was released on August 5, 2015, and was directed by Geoffroy Faugérolas.
Awards and nominations +Awards and nominations for "Hey! We Ok" Year Organization Award Result Ref(s) 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards Song of the Year
Personnel Credits for "Hey! We Ok" adapted from AllMusic.
Never Shout Never Christofer Drew – composer, guitar, percussion, vocals Ian Crawford – backing vocals, composer, guitar, percussion Hayden Kaiser – backing vocals, drums, percussion Taylor MacFee – backing vocals, percussion
Additional musicians Kenny Carkeet – bass, beats, keyboard Dave Elitch – drums Kiel Feher – drums Dennis Herring – composer, guitar, piano, programmer
Production Misha Hercules – assistant engineering, engineering Dennis Herring – producer Austin Keen – assistant engineering Stephen Marcussen – mastering Daniel Morton – assistant engineering Mark Needham – mixing Ben O'Neill – mixing engineering Csaba Petocz – engineering Kahlil Pipersburg – assistant engineering
Release history + Release history for "Hey! We Ok" Region Date Format Label Various June 9, 2015 Digital download Warner Records
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