Barack Obama's 2023 Annual Top Picks: Songs, Books, and Films
During the Inaugural Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013, Former U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama joyfully danced and sang together following Obama's second-term inauguration earlier in the day.
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By: Joshua Martin
On Friday December 29th, our “forever president” took to social media to unveil his 2023 favorite songs list, just days after he revealed his favorite movies and books from the year. His music choices included hit records like Tyla’s viral hit "Water," Burna Boy’s "Sitting On Top Of The World" and Tems "Me & U."
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
“Here are some of my favorite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out.”
The 62 year old’s annual list included 28 tracks across a multitude of genres and flavors. Victoria Monet landed on the list with “On My Mama”, with Megan Thee Stallion, 6lack, Davido, Lenny Kravitz, Jon Batiste and Brent Faiyaz also making appearances.Outside of Black musicians, tracks from Big Thief, Indigo de Souza, Mitski, Peso Pluma and Karol G & Shakira all made Barry’s list of favorite jams.
On Wednesday December 27th, Obama also shared his annual list of favorite films, which included a few “biased” selections.
“I’m biased since these movies were produced by Higher Ground, but these are in fact three of the best films I saw this year.” Barack said, referencing films Rustin, Leave The World Behind, and American Symphony.”
Earlier this year, writers and actors went on strike to advocate for better working conditions and protections. It led to important changes that will transform the industry for the better.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 27, 2023
Here are some films that reflect their hard work over the last year — including some like… pic.twitter.com/TMH9LeQgsT
Higher Ground was founded by Barack and Michelle Obama in 2018. Their production company's first film project was 2019’s American Factory. Other movies included on Barry’s annual list featured Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, campus comedy-drama The Holdovers and Blackberry, a biographical comedy about the former cell phone giant.
Crime thriller Anatomy of a Fall, the Japanese drama Monster and sports-drama Air which covers the legendary partnership between Nike and basketball superstar Michael Jordan also made the list.
Lastly, Obama also shared with us his top books from 2023.
As I usually do during this time of year, I wanted to share my favorite books, movies, and music of 2023.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 22, 2023
First up, here are the books I've enjoyed reading. If you’re looking for a new book over the holidays, give one of them a try. And if you can, shop at an independent… pic.twitter.com/cvMeeth6l9
The list included his earlier batch of books recommended for summer reading and a few repeat selections.
“Here are the books I’ve enjoyed reading. If you’re looking for a new book over the holidays, give one of them a try. And if you can, shop at an independent bookstore or check them out at your local library.”
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