Barack Obama’s Favorite Songs of 2024: Kendrick Lamar, Rema, Waxahatchee, and More

Barack Obama has once again shared his annual list of top songs, offering a mix of chart-toppers, indie gems, and global hits. The former president’s eclectic 2024 roundup features Kendrick Lamar’s GNX track “Squabble Up,” Rema’s infectious “Yayo,” and Waxahatchee’s heartfelt duet with MJ Lenderman, “Right Back to It.”

The list includes an impressive lineup of artists such as Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Fontaines D.C., and Moses Sumney, alongside rising stars like Tyla, Johnny Blue Skies, and Shaboozey. Earlier this year, Obama’s summer playlist hinted at some of these picks, with tracks like Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby,” which also made the year-end cut.

Here’s the full list of Obama’s favorite tracks for 2024:

1. Kendrick Lamar: “Squabble Up”
2. Billie Eilish: “Lunch”
3. Rema: “Yayo”
4. Tyla / Gunna / Skillibeng: “Jump”
5. Central Cee / Lil Baby: “Band4Band”
6. Ezra Collective / Yazmin Lacey: “God Gave Me Feet for Dancing”
7. The Red Clay Strays: “Ramblin’”
8. Fontaines D.C.: “Favourite”
9. Asake / Travis Scott: “Active”
10. Shaboozey: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
11. Bonny Light Horseman: “Old Dutch”
12. Rae Khalil: “Is It Worth It”
13. Beyoncé: “Texas Hold ’Em”
14. Jordan Adetunji: “Kehlani”
15. Artemas: “I Like the Way You Kiss Me”
16. Johnny Blue Skies: “Scooter Blues”
17. Hozier: “Too Sweet”
18. Leon Bridges: “Peaceful Place”
19. Tommy Richman: “Million Dollar Baby”
20. Waxahatchee: “Right Back to It” [ft. MJ Lenderman]
21. Myles Smith: “Stargazing”
22. Jack White: “That’s How I’m Feeling”
23. Moses Sumney: “Gold Coast”
24. Karol G: “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
25. FloyyMenor & Cris MJ: “Gata Only”

Obama’s selections reflect his knack for blending diverse genres and highlighting both established and emerging talent. Which tracks from this list are your favorites?

SOURCE: Pitchfork