The Summer Playlist

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

2021: Favorite Books, Movies, Music

Over the next few days, I'll share my annual list of favorite books, music, and movies. Art always sustains and nourishes the soul. But for me, music and storytelling felt especially urgent during this pandemic year. I'll start by sharing some of my favorite books of 2021: pic.twitter.com/Ewo2sIc7WM

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 15, 2021

Since these are works I have actually listened to, watched, or read, I’m sure I’ve missed some worthy stuff. So if… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 15, 2021

Next up are my favorite movies of the year. Each of these films tells a powerful story, and I hope you enjoy them a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 16, 2021

I've always enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, so it’s no surprise that I listened to a little bit of ev… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 17, 2021

Making The List

Summer Playlist

With so many folks getting together with family and friends, there’s a lot to celebrate this summer. Here’s a playlist of songs I’ve been listening to lately—it's a mix of old and new, household names and emerging artists, and a whole lot in between. pic.twitter.com/xwTPun9wsw

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 10, 2021

Memorable Songs

Music has always played an important role in my life—and that was especially true during my presidency. In honor of my book hitting shelves tomorrow, I put together this playlist featuring some memorable songs from my administration. Hope you enjoy it. pic.twitter.com/xWiNQiZzN0

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 16, 2020

Old-School Mixtapes

This was fun. I heard Tim and Fred were listening to some of the songs on my A Promised Land playlist, so I decided to drop in and surprise them. We talked about a lot, from Bob Dylan to old-school mixtapes to the role music played in my memoir. https://t.co/8A0cuVNHZI pic.twitter.com/rQwW8r0wBX

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 19, 2020

Workout Playlist

It's about that time when New Year's resolutions get a bit harder to stick to. To offer a little inspiration, I wan… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 19, 2020

A Student’s Guide

Adjusting to life on campus can be overwhelming—that's why I'm thrilled to team up with @nowthisnews and @youtube o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 13, 2019

We’re so excited to have our #YouTubeLearning playlist, "A Student's Guide to Your First Year of College", made in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Reach Higher (@ReachHigher) September 13, 2019

The New Grammy

With summer winding down, here’s a sampling of what Michelle and I have been listening to — some new, some old, som… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 24, 2019

I TWEETED THIS AT 10:26AM AND ONE HOUR LATER PRESIDENT @BarackObama TWEETED ABOUT ME!!! WE’RE FRIENDS NOW I DONT… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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|L I Z Z O| (@lizzo) August 24, 2019

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***Maggie Rogers:***

Makin President Barack Obama’s playlist is the new Grammy

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Maségo (@UncleSego) August 24, 2019

Finally, something worth reading! #ObamaPlaylist twitter.com/thehill/status…

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Maya Wiley (@mayawiley) August 24, 2019

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@BarackObama This playlist is a vibe ☀️ spoti.fi/ObamaSummer2019

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✭ Rema being on Barack Obama’s summer playlist is the best thing I’ve seen today. That guy deserves everything he’s getting.

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✭ Ug? (@Justiiin_Ug) August 24, 2019

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@UKtoUSmomma @BarackObama I gotchu fam open.spotify.com/user/nicksyn/p…

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Nick Synodis (@NickSynodis) August 24, 2019

Barack and Michelle Obama's 2019 summer playlist is all about good vibes. huffp.st/uZr3TMo

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obama said twitter.com/barackobama/st… https://t.co/rC9IPwa0Iw

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nope (@LilNasX) August 25, 2019

It's very fun watching musicians freak out about being on the Obama's summer playlist ow.ly/X0UH30ppJOo

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Mother Jones (@MotherJones) August 25, 2019

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When that Obama summer playlist rings off twitter.com/udokaanugwo/st…

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Desus Nice (@desusnice) August 25, 2019

Meeting President Obama is on my bucket list , but this will most definitely work for now 🙏🏿 https://t.co/kSexOWkIKk

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Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) August 25, 2019

The Sounds Of Summer

With summer winding down, here’s a sampling of what Michelle and I have been listening to — some new, some old, som… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 24, 2019