Barack Obama's Eclectic Playlist: A Look at His Favorite Songs of 2025
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Barack Obama's annual tradition of sharing his favorite movies, books, and songs for the year is always eagerly anticipated. This year, his list includes tracks like Richard Russell's "Everything Is Recorded," Olivia Dean's "Nice to Each Other," Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra," Laufey's "Silver Lining," and BLACKPINK's "Jump," among others. Notably, Obama also included songs from Drake and Kendrick Lamar in his selection. You can find the complete list of songs below. For Obama's favorite books and movies of 2025, visit the corresponding page on his list.
- Olivia Dean: "Nice to Each Other"
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA: "Luther"
- Burna Boy: "Tatata" [ft. Travis Scott]
- BLACKPINK: "Jump"
- Bruce Springsteen: "Faithless"
- Ganavya: "Pasayadan"
- Olamidé: "99" [ft. Daecolm, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young John]
- Lil Naay and Myke Towers: "Pending"
- Rosalía: "Sexo, Violencia, Llantas"
- The Beths: "Metal"
- Lady Gaga: "Abracadabra"
- Gunna: "Just Say Dat"
- Chappell Roan: "The Giver"
- Mora and De La Rose: "Aurora"
- Laufey: "Silver Lining"
- Chance the Rapper and Jamila Woods: "No More Old Men"
- Jason Isbell: "Bury Me"
- Stacey Kent: "I Wish I Could Go Traveling Again"
- Kacy Hill: "Please Don't Cry"
- ROE: "Stay"
- Everything Is Recorded: "Never Felt Better" [ft. Sampha, Florence Welch]
- Victoria Noelle: "In the Name of Love"
- I'm With Her: "Ancient Light"
- Jombriel, DFZM, and Jøtta: "Vitamina"
- Jay Som: "Float" [ft. Jimn Adkins]
- Alex Warren: "Ordinary"
- Khamari: "Syrcamore Tree"
- Drake: "Nokia"
- Xavi and Manuel Turizo: "En Privado"
- Obongjayar: "Not In Surrender"
Barack Obama's eclectic taste in music is on full display with this diverse selection of songs. From established artists to emerging talents, his list showcases a wide range of genres and styles. Whether you're a fan of pop, hip-hop, or indie music, there's something for everyone in Obama's favorite songs of the year.