Obama shared the playlist on his Instagram platform on Tuesday, July 26.
A longtime friend of Queen Bey herself, Obama gave the top spot to Beyoncé, kicking off the mix with the lead single “Break My Soul” off her highly anticipated upcoming album, Renaissance. Harry Styles (“Music For a Sushi Restaurant”), Bad Bunny (“Ojitos Lindos” ft. Bomba Estéreo), Kendrick Lamar (“Die Hard”), and Wet Leg (“Angelica”) were also included. His Renegades: Born in the USA podcast collaborator Bruce Springsteen made the cut this year too with “Dancing in the Dark.” And as always, Obama peppered his selections with some golden oldies like Aretha Franklin’s “Save Me” and Al Green’s “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
”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?”Obama wrote
Check his playlist below.