Former US President Barack Obama has released his much awaited yearly summer playlist, which consists of 44 interesting and intriguing tracks.
According to what Obama posted on X, Tems and Rema are the only Nigerians on this year's roster of artists. Obama shared the playlist with his fans in his post, expressing his wide taste in music and hoping that as summer draws to an end, people would find fresh inspiration for music.
The former president denied rumors that he is not the person who puts together his well-known playlists, and this year's summer playlist is the result of his confirmation last year.
Obama responded, "I choose myself," to the question of whether he listens, when speaking with comedian Hasan Minhaj. Yes, I do! Pay attention. I'm overjoyed to have this chance. People trust the movies and novels, but they also believe the playlists. This belief, which is primarily held by young people like you, is that you guys originated rock 'n' roll. Hip-hop is something you invented.
"And so, people seem to assume that since my lists are, you know, fairly amazing, he must have had some 20-year-old intern working on this most recent cut. No, dude! Right now, it's on my iPad.”
The addition of Tems and Rema comes after other Nigerian musicians were honored in the past, such as Wizkid and Tems in 2020, Burna Boy in 2022, and Ayra Starr in 2023.
But there was not a single Nigerian musician on Obama's playlist for 2021.
Other noteworthy tracks on the roster include "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey, "365" by Charli XCX, "Chihiro" by Billie Eilish, "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley, "Texas Hold 'Em" by Beyoncé, and "The Miracles." Samara Joy's song, "You've Really Got a Hold on Me."
Megan Thee Stallion's "Wanna Be," featuring GloRilla, and Pasquale Grasso's "Someone to Watch Over Me."
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