US former President, Barack Obama, has named his favourite songs of the year, with his 2025 music playlist featuring selections from Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean, Rosalía, and more.
The former US President disclosed this in a tweet via his verified X handle on Thursday.
“As 2025 comes to a close, I’m continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies and music.
“I hope you find something new to enjoy — and please send any recommendations for me to check out!” Obama wrote on X.
Dean’s “Nice to Each Other,” Gaga’s “Abracadabra,” and and Rosalía’s “Sexo, Violencia Y Llantas” were all on repeat for the former president, as were big songs by Chappell Roan (“The Giver”), Alex Warren (“Ordinary”), Drake (“Nokia”), and Kendrick Lamar and SZA (“Luther”).
Obama also gave a shout-out to his old podcast bestie Bruce Springsteen (“Faithless”), and included tunes by Jason Isbell, Burna Boy with Travis Scott, Chance the Rapper, Jamila Woods, Victoria Noelle, and Blackpink.
As always, Obama’s list featured several classic which-of-his-kids-told-him-about-that-one selections. These included “Float,” by indie darling Jay Som and Jim Adkins; “Metal” by the Beths; and “Sycamore Tree” by Khamari. Obama even tossed on a bubbling viral hit release just last week, Lil Naay and Myke Towers’ “Pending.”
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