As is tradition since his presidency, former president Barack Obama has released his favorite songs of 2023. The list covers many different genres and artists, from folk and country, to R&B and soul. Artists on the list include Karol G, Shakira, Megan Thee Stallion, 6LACK, Mitski, Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves, Teddy Swims, Rita Wilson and Keith Urban, Jon Batiste, Lenny Kravitz, Victoria Monét, Big Thief, Burna Boy and 21 Savage.
Obama released his list of favorite films Wednesday, amending it after he saw “The Color Purple” on Thursday with some teasing from fans and followers. Three of the films he listed were made through his and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Media. His list of favorite books of the year has also been posted.
Here is Obama’s 2023 Favorites playlist:
- “TQG” by Karol G & Shakira
- “I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan Feat. Kacey Musgraves
- “Sprinter” by Dave & Central Cee
- “Since I Have A Lover” by 6LACK
- “Cobra” by Megan Thee Stallion
- “Joiner” by Blondshell
- “Midnight Gospel” by Alé Araya Feat. Joseph Chilliams
- “America Has A Problem” by Beyoncé Feat. Kendrick Lamar
- “Water” by Tyla
- “The Returner” by Allison Russell
- “Unavailable” by Davido Feat. Musa Keys
- “My Love Is All Mine” by Mitski
- “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” by Burna Boy Feat. 21 Savage
- “Vampire Empire” by Big Thief
- Younger & Dumber” by Indigo De Souza
- “Toxic Trait” by Stormzy Feat. Fredo
- “Where You Are” by John Summit & Hayla
- “La Bebe (Remix)” by Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma
- “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét
- “Cast Iron Skillet” by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- “WY@” Brent Faiyaz
- “Amapiano” by Asake & Olamide
- “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims
- “Crazy Love” by Rita Wilson & Keith Urban
- “Drink The River” by Gabe Lee
- “Road To Freedom” by Lenny Kravitz
- “It Never Went Away” by Jon Batiste
- “Me & U” by Tems
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