Our favorite President Barack Obama has dropped his year end list of his favorite songs of 2023 and per the usual, it’s a very eclectic list.
“Here are some of my favorite songs from this year,” Obama wrote while sharing the list across his social media accounts. “Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out.”
With almost every genre represented from country to electronica to reggaetón to rock and more, Obama’s list proves the beloved 44th President has quite the ear for the latest and greatest happenings in popular music.
On the urban music side, Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar, Burna Boy, and Brent Faiyaz are just a few of the notables that made the always lauded list.
Check out the full list below.
Barack Obama’s 2023 favorite songs of the year:
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- “TQG” by Karol G and Shakira
- “I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves
- “Sprinter” by Dave and 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 Mine 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 and 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 and Olamide
- “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims
- “Crazy Love” by Rita Wilson and 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
