On Tuesday, Barack Obama continued his yearly tradition of releasing his summer playlist on Twitter, where he shared a handpicked Spotify playlist of 44 songs he’s been enjoying this summer.
“Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies,” he wrote. “It’s an example of how music really can bring us all together.”
“Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer,” Obama added. “What songs would you add?”
Obama’s playlist included music from a wide range of artists, including modern A-listers like Beyoncé (“Break My Soul”), Drake (“Too Good” featuring Rihanna), Kendrick Lamar (“Die Hard”), and Harry Styles (“Music For A Sushi Restaurant”). Legendary acts included the Spinners (“Mighty Love”), Prince (“Let’s Go Crazy”), Aretha Franklin (“Save Me”), and Al Green (“I Can’t Get Next to
Along with Mustard and Vince Staples (“Magic”), other songs on Obama’s playlist include Lil Yachty (“Split/Whole Time”), Omar Apollo (“Tamagotchi”), The Internet (“Under Control”), TDE’s Doechii (“Persuasive”), and Lil Yachty and Omar Apollo (“Tamagotchi”).
Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies—it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together.
Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs would you add? pic.twitter.com/9OgPq0SRy4
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2022