A handful of the biggest tracks of the year, including Eilish’s “My Future” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix with Beyoncé, made the cut, as did Khalid and Disclosure’s hit “Know Your Worth.”
And a few real throwbacks, including Otis Redding’s “These Arms of Mine,” Bob Marley and The Wailers’ “Could You Be Loved” and Outkast’s 1998 track “Liberation,” were also featured in the eclectic mix.
“The past few months I have spent a lot of time listening to music with my family,” Obama wrote when he published the playlist.
“As always, it’s a mix of genres that travel through different eras. I think there’s something for everyone here – hope you enjoy it.”
“WOOOOW !!!!! thank you very much !!!!! Khalid wrote on Twitter, leading a number of featured artists who responded with cheerfulness and surprise about their recording.
“Wow that my president is jammed to my music !!!!,” added Teyana Taylor, whose track “Made It” was recorded. John Legend wrote, “Thank you, Mr. President,” while Maggie Rogers said, “LOVE YOU (and Michelle) FOR a very long time.”
Childish Gambino, Frank Ocean and Anderson .Paak were included in the mix alongside legends from previous generations – including Nina Simone, Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder.
A few of the featured artists are also on the agenda at the ongoing Democratic convention, where Obama’s wife Michelle made an emotional speech Monday night condemning current President Donald Trump and making the moral case for challenger Joe Biden.
Obama’s playlist was published online the same night as his wife’s speech, and the former president is also expected to speak later in the four – day event.
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