Barack Obama’s Favorite Songs of 2024
Barack Obama has unveiled his annual selection of favorite songs for 2024, featuring tracks from Fontaines, DC, Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman, and Billie Eilish.
Included Artists and Tracks
The former US President’s list also highlights “Texas Hold ‘Em” by Beyoncé, “Squabble Up” by Kendrick Lamar, along with contributions from artists like Leon Bridges, Central C, and Hozier.
“Here are my favorite songs of this year!” Obama shared on Twitter/X. “Check them out if you want to refresh your playlist and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should definitely explore.”
The complete list of Obama’s favorite tracks for 2024 includes:
Kendrick Lamar – “Quarrel”
Billie Eilish – “Lunch”
Rema – “Yayo”
Tayla, Gunna, and Skillibeng – “Jump”
Central Cee and Lil Baby – “Band4band”
Ezra Collective and Yazmin Lacey – “God Gave Me Legs to Dance”
The Red Clay Strays – Ramblin’
Fontaines, DC – “The Favorite”
Asake and Travis Scott – “Active”
Shabuzi – “Bar Song (Tipsick)”
Bonnie Light Rider – “Old Dutchman”
Ray Khalil – “Is It Worth It”
Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Jordan Adetunji – “Kelani”
Artemas – “I Like the Way You Kiss Me”
Johnny Blue Skies – “Scooter Blues”
Hozier – “Too Sweet”
Leon Bridges – “A Peaceful Place”
Tommy Richman – “Million Dollar Baby”
Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman – “Let’s Get Back to It”
Miles Smith – “Stargazing”
Jack White – “That’s How I Feel”
Moses Sumney – “Gold Coast”
Karol G – “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
FloyyMenor and Cris MJ – “Gata Only”
Here are my favorite songs of this year! Check them out if you're looking to spice up your playlist and let me know if there's a song or artist I should definitely check out. pic.twitter.com/MK51Z77uEb
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 21, 2024