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President Barack Obama Shares His Favorite Songs of The Summer

Are your favorite songs on Obama’s summer playlist?

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Former President Barack Obama loves to share the music he listens to. On Tuesday, he revealed his yearly, eclectic “Summer Playlist.”

A few current Billboard Hot 100 hits and other notable records made the cut, such as Beyoncé’s latest single, “Break My Soul,” “Music For a Sushi Restaurant” by Harry Styles, “Vibe Out” by Tems, and “Die Hard” by Kendrick Lamar.

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? pic.twitter.com/9OgPq0SRy4
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2022

“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,” he tweeted.

Fans and artists alike shared their excitement for being added to Obama’s playlist.

If I convince Obama to get put on the set y’all gon be mad ?
— RPBMH 💔 OUT NOW (@vincestaples) July 26, 2022

second co-sign from the coolest man in the world https://t.co/LdcC0WZjLE
— hopper (@hope_tala) July 26, 2022

Check out President Obama’s official summer playlist!

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