An Amharic version of the song was released to broaden its reach across different Ethiopian linguistic groups.

The track has garnered international attention, often appearing in reaction videos from global music enthusiasts, such as Indian reacts to Ethiopian Music .

"Sey" is a quintessential example of , a traditional dance music from the Tigray region and Eritrea. The track's massive popularity helped solidify Ephrem Amare's position as a leading pop musician, frequently ranking among the top artists in Ethiopia on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.