Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFormer President Barack Obama has unveiled another of his summer playlists, and as in the past, it’s a combination of the expected — NPR-level but edgy rap and R&B, some old soul chestnuts, a smattering of alt-rock and country, a nod to his podcast-mate Bruce Springsteen, and some international gems — along with a couple of “woah!” surprises, particularly British upstarts Wet Leg. (We could give more examples, but just look below.)Like his past lists and his annual summer reading lists, it’s a combination of age-appropriate, adventurous (but not too adventurous) and family-friendly music that uniformly has a positive or socially relevant message — just like the man and the policies of his presidency, which feels so long ago.
He writes, “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.
Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs would you add?”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.Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer.
What songs would you add? pic.twitter.com/9OgPq0SRy4— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2022Beyoncé: “Break My Soul” Tems: “Vibe Out” Harry Styles: “Music for a Sushi Restaurant” The Spinners: “Mighty Love” Joe Cocker: “Feelin’ Alright” Sampa the Great: “Energy” [ft.
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