August 14th 2024.
Barack Obama has been causing a stir on social media lately, with his recent release of his highly anticipated playlist for the summer of 2024. On a sunny Monday afternoon, the former president made an appearance alongside popular TikTok influencer Carter Gregory to unveil his current lineup of musical favorites. But it wasn't just about sharing some good tunes - Obama also took the opportunity to remind young voters about the importance of making their voices heard at the polls this November.
When discussing the inspiration behind many of his selections, the 44th president gave credit to his two daughters, Sasha and Malia. "I get recommendations from my daughters, which keeps me from being stuck in the '80s," he shared with a smile. "I've got a mix of newer and older stuff - I like to keep things interesting."
One of the songs that made the cut was Beyoncé's country hit "Texas Hold 'Em," which topped the Billboard charts. Other notable mentions include GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion's "Wanna Be," Saweetie's "My Best," Tems' "Love Me, Jeje," 2Pac's "How Do U Want It," and Common's "The People." Obama's eclectic taste in music was evident, as he tweeted, "With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I've been listening to lately - and it wouldn't be my playlist if it didn't have a mix of genres. I hope you find something new to listen to!"
The artists who made it onto Obama's list couldn't contain their excitement, with Moneybagg Yo taking to his Instagram Story to share his gratitude for being included. "S/O to the Presidential Loaf @barackobama. Thank you so much," he wrote alongside a screenshot of the playlist. Country newcomer Shaboozy also responded to Obama's tweet with a simple "My Man" salute. The playlist gained a lot of attention and sparked discussions, with some people voicing their disappointment over their favorite songs and artists not making the cut, such as Kendrick Lamar's "Not Likes Us" and Chappel Roan.
Despite the slight controversy, Obama's playlist served a greater purpose - to draw attention to the upcoming election. The former president has been a vocal supporter of the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, and used this opportunity to urge young viewers on TikTok to register to vote on iwillvote.com. "Your voice needs to be heard. You need to participate, and it's so easy to do," he emphasized to Gregory during their conversation.
As the summer of 2024 comes to an end, Obama's playlist will continue to be a source of entertainment and a reminder of the importance of using one's voice in the political process. And who knows, maybe we'll see another one of his coveted lists in the future. Until then, let's enjoy the variety and diversity of music that Obama has shared with us.
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