Here's Who Made It On To Barack Obama's 2023 Summer Playlist

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By: Sharmaine “Nuee” Johnson

Barack Obama's annual summer playlist is highly anticipated all year long. Our former commander-in-chief loves music and knows how to curate a playlist like no other, and these latest additions take it to a whole new level. Today he dropped his songs of the summer on social media and it’s been up ever since!

Obama's top summer songs are a tasteful blend of new and classic jams that'll keep you moving and grooving all season long. Get ready to vibe out to rising stars like Ice Spice, Peso Puma, and Ayra Starr, who are bringing their fresh sounds to the mix. But that's not all! The playlist also serves up some old-school favorites that'll take you on a nostalgia trip, from 2Pac and Dr. Dre's iconic "California Love" to The Bangles' catchy "Walk Like an Egyptian" and Ella Fitzgerald's soulful "Cry Me A River."

It's clear that Obama has a knack for curating the perfect soundtracks for our summer escapades. Whether you're hitting the beach or lounging by the pool, this playlist is your go-to for those good vibes and chill moments. Check out the tunes that made the cut for Obama’s 2023 summer playlist.

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Obama's summer 2023 playlist:

• "Who Told You," J Hus feat. Drake

• "Snooze," SZA

• "I'll Stand By You," The Pretenders

• "Vampiros," Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro

• "Fast Car," Luke Combs

• "California Love," 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman

• "Dance Me To The End Of Love (Live), Leonard Cohen

• "Nowhere To Run," Martha Reeves and The Vandellas

• "Parabolic!" nobigdyl

• "Try Me," Jorja Smith

• "Sittin' On Top Of The World," Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage

• "Got 'Til It's Gone," Janet Jackson, Joni Mitchell, and Q-Tip

• "Penas con Pan," La Doña

• "Walk Like An Egyptian," The Bangles

• "Watching The Credits," The Beths

• "Ain't No Harmin' Me," The War and Treaty

• "Soul Survivor," The Rolling Stones

• "Dr. Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business)," Aretha Franklin

• "Blue Train," John Coltrane

• "Princess Diana," Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj

• "Funky Kingston," Toots and The Maytals

• "Unchained Melody," The Righteous Brothers

• "Golden Lady," Stevie Wonder

• "Doctor My Eyes," Jackson Browne

• "Sability," Ayra Starr

• "Not Strong Enough," boygenius

• "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of the Bay," Otis Redding

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