Obama’s 2025 Playlist: Laufey, Alex Warren, Rosalía
Barack Obama’s Favourite Music of 2025
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As a December tradition, former President Barack Obama released his annual list of favorite movies, books, and songs on December 30, 2025.This year’s musical selections span genres and artists, showcasing a diverse range of talent. The full list is available on X.
The List
Obama’s 2025 music picks include established artists and rising stars, reflecting a broad appreciation for contemporary music. The list notably features both Kendrick Lamar and Drake, demonstrating a willingness to include artists who have sometimes been positioned as rivals.
| Artist | Song title | Featured Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Dean | Nice to Each Other | |
| kendrick Lamar | Luther | SZA |
| Burna Boy | That | Travis scott |
| BLACKPINK | Jump | |
| Bruce Springsteen | Faithless | |
| Ganavya | Pasayadan | |
| Olamide | 99 | Daecolm,Seyi Vibez,Asake,Young John,Lil Naay,Myke Towers |
| Lil Naay & Myke Towers | Pending | |
| Rosalía | Sexo,Violencia,y Llantas | |
| The Beths | metal | |
| Lady Gaga | Abracadabra | |
| Gunna | Just Say dat | |
| Chappell Roan | The Giver | |
| mora and De La Rose | Aurora | |
| Laufey | Silver Lining | |
| Chance the rapper & Jamila Woods | No More Old Men | |
| Jason Isbell | Bury Me | |
| Stacey Kent | I Wish I Could Go Traveling Again | |
| Kacy Hill | Please Don’t Cry | |
| ROE | Stay | |
| Everything Is Recorded | Never Felt Better | Sampha,Florence Welch |
| Victoria noelle | In the Name of Love | |
| I’m With Her | Ancient Light | |
| Jombriel,DFZM,& Jøtta | Vitamin | |
| Jay Som | Float | jimn Adkins |
| Alex Warren | Ordinary | |
| Khamari | Syrcamore Tree | |
| Drake | Nokia | |
| Xavi and Manuel turizo | In Private | |
| Obongjayar | Not In Surrender |