Former President Barack Obama has of his current favorite songs for summer 2024. Included is ’s high-speed song “365”—because not even Obama can resist —as well as ’s breakout single “Million Dollar Baby,” ’s “How Do U Want It,” and ’s “One of These Things First.” Obama also picked songs by Billie Eilish, Shaboozey, Tems, Bonny Light Horseman, Beyoncé, Pharoah Sanders, Bad Bunny, Samara Joy, Charles Mingus, and more.
See the full playlist below. “With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix,” Obama wrote when sharing his selections. “I hope you find something new to listen to!” This is part of Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favorite books, music, and movies twice a year.
His included tracks by Big Thief, Mitski, Beyoncé, and Megan Thee Stallion, while SZA, Rosalía, Maggie Rogers, and Kendrick Lamar got those honors . In an with Hasan Minhaj last year, Obama reiterated that he really does pick these songs for his playlists himself. “People seem to think, ‘Well, he must've had some 20-year-old intern who was figuring out this latest cut,’” said Obama.
“No, man! It’s on my iPad right now!” Revisit the 2016 feature “ .” Shaboozey: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Charli XCX: “365” Billie Eilish: “Chihiro” Tems: “Love Me Jeje” Artemas: “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” Tommy.