Mr Obama shared his list on his official Twitter platform revealing he had to consult his daughter Sasha who is his family music guru to compile the list.
Former United States President, Barack Obama has published a 30-track playlist of his favorite music in the year 2020.
The list which had ‘Essence’, a song by Nigerian music sensation Wizkid, featuring fast riser Tems, is an annual release from the President showcasing his favorite music all year round.
‘Essence’ is single in Wizkid’s new album project titled ‘Made in Lagos’, an album the singer delayed its release multiple times. The album was later released on October 30.
Mr Obama shared his list on his official Twitter platform revealing he had to consult his daughter Sasha who is his family music guru to compile the list.
“Here are some of my favorite songs of the year. As usual, I had some valuable consultation from our family music guru, Sasha, to put this together. I hope you find a new song or two to listen to,” President Obama wrote.
This is not the first time a Nigerian musician will make Obama’s favourite song list.
In 2019, Mavin’s rave singer, Rema, made Mr Obama’s ‘Summer Playlist‘ with his hit song ‘Iron Man.’
The track list this year includes songs that defined 2020 – including viral sensations like Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce’s “Savage Remix” and Internet Money’s “Lemonade,” in addition to Bruce Springsteen’s latest single “Ghosts,” Dua Lipa’s “Levitating,” Bad Bunny’s “La Difícil,” Jhené Aiko’s “Summer 2020,” and much more.
Other international acts that made the 2020 list include Beyonce, Meghan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, Young Thug, J. Cole, Jhene Aiko, and Rick Ross.
“Barack Obama’s Songs of the Year 2020” Tracklist:
- Savage Remix – Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé
- Love Is The King – Jeff Tweedy
- FRANCHISE – Travis Scott ft. Young Thug & M.I.A.
- Nada – Lido Pimienta ft. Li Saumet
- Can’t Do Much – Waxahatchee
- The Bigger Picture – Lil Baby
- Ghosts – Bruce Springsteen
- Levitating – Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby
- The Climb Back – J. Cole
- Repeat – J Hus ft. Koffee
- Damage – H.E.R.
- Summer 2020 – Jhené Aiko
- Brave – Ruston Kelly
- Uwrongo (Edit) – Prince Kaybee, Shimza, Black Motion & Ami Faku
- Better Distractions – Faye Webster
- Lemonade – Internet Money ft. Don Toliver, Gunna & NAV
- Blue World – Mac Miller
- CUT EM IN – Anderson .Paak ft. Rick Ross
- Starting Over – Chris Stapleton
- Mecca – Spillage Village, Jid & EARTHGANG
- La Difícil – Bad Bunny
- Essence – WizKid ft. Tems
- All My Girls Like To Fight – Hope Tala
- Kyoto – Phoebe Bridgers
- SUN CAME OUT – Gunna
- Remember Where You Are – Jessie Ware
- 4 My Ppl – Goodie Mob
- Distance – Yebb
- one life, might live – Little Simz
Obama also recommended his favorite books of the year — “The Vanishing Half,” “Caste” and “Twilight of Democracy,” among others. He jokingly omitted his own, “A Promised Land,” commenting that it is still “a pretty good book.”
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