Former US President Barack Obama on Saturday unveiled his and former first lady Michelle’s 2019 summer playlist.
Obama took to his verified Twitter handle to share the list and captioned:
“With summer winding down, here’s a sampling of what Michelle and I have been listening to — some new, some old, some fast, some slow. Hope you enjoy.”
The playlist of 44 songs — a nod to Obama’s status as the country’s 44th president — features a mix of genres, including pop and rock. Among the artists who made the list: Drake, Rihanna, Lizzo, Stevie Wonder and The Black Keys.
Surprisingly, one Nigerians artiste also made the list and he is Mavin records new signee Rema.
The 19-year-old’s ‘Iron Man’ sat on number 42 on the list as the only song from a Nigerian.
The Obamas’ picks include both old and new tunes, ranging from Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl” and The Rolling Stones’ “Happy” to “It’s A Vibe” by 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz and Jhené Aiko.
It also includes hits such as “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus and “Señorita” by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.
See his tweet:
With summer winding down, here’s a sampling of what Michelle and I have been listening to — some new, some old, some fast, some slow. Hope you enjoy. pic.twitter.com/BS5ri1lvxz
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 24, 2019
