Barack Obama Releases Favorite Songs Of 2023 List

Tom Tapp

29 December 2023 at 2:55 pm·2-min read

One day after former President Barack Obama revealed his yearly Favorite Movies list, he released a counterpart “Favorite Music of 2023” roster.

One notable inclusion here is “Road To Freedom” by Lenny Kravitz from the film Rustin, which Obama had on yesterday’s Favorite Movies list. Rustin was produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by the former president and wife Michelle Obama.

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Here’s the the full Favorite Music roster:

“TQG” by Karol G & Shakira
“I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan Feat. Kacey Musgraves
“Sprinter” by Dave & Central Cee
“Since I Have A Lover” by 6LACK
“Cobra” by Megan Thee Stallion
“Joiner” by Blondshell
“Midnight Gospel” by Alé Araya Feat. Joseph Chilliams
“America Has A Problem” by Beyoncé Feat. Kendrick Lamar
“Water” by Tyla
“The Returner” by Allison Russell
“Unavailable” by Davido Feat. Musa Keys
“My Love Is All Mine” by Mitski
“Sittin’ On Top Of The World” by Burna Boy Feat. 21 Savage
“Vampire Empire” by Big Thief
Younger & Dumber” by Indigo De Souza
“Toxic Trait” by Stormzy Feat. Fredo
“Where You Are” by John Summit & Hayla
“La Bebe (Remix)” by Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma
“On My Mama” by Victoria Monét
“Cast Iron Skillet” by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
“WY@” Brent Faiyaz
“Amapiano” by Asake & Olamide
“Lose Control” by Teddy Swims
“Crazy Love” by Rita Wilson & Keith Urban
“Drink The River” by Gabe Lee
“Road To Freedom” by Lenny Kravitz
“It Never Went Away” by Jon Batiste
“Me & U” by Tems

Here are some of my favorite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out. pic.twitter.com/8BaeGxWUsv
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2023

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