Barack Obama has shared his annual “Summer Playlist”, featuring songs by the likes of Migos, H.E.R., Silk Sonic, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Arooj Aftab, and more. Spanning nearly 40 songs, the playlist is a mix of old classics (George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’, Rolling Stones’ ‘Tumbling Dice’, Dylan’s ‘I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight’) as well as new hip-hop and R&B (Migos’ ‘Straightenin’, H.E.R.’s Lil Baby collaboration ‘Find A Way’, and Silk Sonic’s Leave The Door Open’). Lesser-known artists who made the list include Nezi (‘So Hard’), Masked Wolf (‘Astronaut in the Ocean’), and Brother Sundance (‘Text You Back’). Stream the full playlist below.
“With so many folks getting together with family and friends, there’s a lot to celebrate this summer,” Obama tweeted on Saturday. “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.”
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