Barack Obama Reveals His 2022 Summer Playlist: Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Dr. John and More

Former US President, Barack Obama, has unveiled his highly-anticipated annual Summer playlist for the season, sending love to new hits and stars in the music industry. He posted the playlist on his Instagram account on Tuesday, July 26.

First on the list is none other than Beyonce’s  latest single, “Break My Soul,” and “More Than You Know” by Dr. John.

Tems’ “Vibe Out,” Harry Styles’ “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” and Burna Boy’s “Last Last” also made the list along with “Mighty Love” by The Spinners, “Persuasive” by Doechii, and “Feelin’ Alright” by Joe Cocker.

Some of Obama’s other favorite tunes for the season include classics like “Blue In Green,” “Save Me,” and “Let’s Go Crazy” by late legends Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, and Prince, respectively.

Al Green’s “I Can’t Get Next to You” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” are other iconic hits on Obama’s list.

“Energy” by Sampa the Great featuring Nadeem Din-Gabisi, “Saoko” by Rosalia and “Nobody Knows Me” by Lyle Lovett are some of other songs Obama is listening to this summer.

He rounded out his diverse list with Lil Yachty’s “Split/Whole Time,” Bad Bunny & Bomba Estéreo’s “Ojitos Lindos,” Koffee’s “Pull Up,” Maggie Rogers’ “That’s Where I Am,” and “Wet Let” by Angelica.

“Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together,” Obama, who also shared his summer reading list, captioned the post, adding: “Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs would you add?”

Honorable mentions for his list include Drake and Rihanna’s 2016 collaboration, “Too Good,” “Bliss” by Amber Mark, and “I’ve Been Loving you” by Otis Redding.

Obama unveiled his list just after he scored a nomination for the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards for narrating the Netflix docuseries, Our Great National Parks.