Barack Obama has once again shared his favorite tunes of the year, treating us to a curated playlist that captures the diverse sounds that resonated with him in 2023. The playlist spans various genres, offering a glimpse into the tracks that provided the soundtrack to his year.
The global influence of Afrobeats is evident on the list, featuring hits like Davido and Musa Keys’ “Unavailable,“ Tems’ “Me & U,” and the Grammy-nominated “Amapiano” by Asake and Olamide. Burna Boy, who made the cut in Obama’s 2022 playlist, returns with “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” accompanied by 21 Savage.
The R&B section of the playlist boasts tracks like Megan Thee Stallion’s “Cobra,” Stromzy and Fredo’s “Toxic Trait,” Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama,” and Tyla’s “Water.”
Sharing his musical preferences on Instagram on Friday, December 29, Obama said, “Here are some of my favourite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out.”
In the musical realm, Barack Obama has continued his tradition of highlighting standout tracks, offering a glimpse into his favorite tunes of 2022. Among the artists that caught his ear were Burna Boy with “Last Last,” Ayra Starr’s “Rush,” Koffee’s “Pull Up,” and Rema’s “Calm Down.” Known for sharing his preferred summer jams annually, the former president’s summer soundtrack for 2023 featured Burna Boy’s “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” and Ayra Starr’s “Sability”. This musical journey provides a unique insight into the diverse sounds that resonated with Obama throughout the year.
