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Former President Barack Obama participates in a discussion at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation during the SNF Nostos conference on ways to strengthen democracy and the importance of supporting the next generation of leadership on June 22, 2023 in Athens, Greece.
CNN –
If you want to groove like Barack Obama, you can do so from Afrobeats to Reggaeton.
The former president shared his list of favorite songs of the year on his official Instagram on Friday, and it was pretty eclectic.
Included were “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét, “Crazy Love” by Rita Wilson and Keith Urban, “Water” by Tyla and “La Bebé (Remix)” by Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma.
There was also “Cobra” by Megan Thee Stallion, “The Returner” by Allison Russell and Zach Bryan’s “I Remember Everything” with Kacey Musgraves and more.
Ironically (or not), Obama also recorded Beyoncé's “America Has A Problem” with rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Oscar winner Jon Batiste also made it onto the list with his song “It Never Went Away.”
Pointing out possible glaring omissions, Obama wrote in the list's heading: “Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should listen to.”
It has become an annual tradition for Obama to share his favorite books, movies and music of the year. He also does seasonal picks, such as his summer playlists.