24 from The 44th: President Barack Obama’s Favorite Music from 2022


Former President Barack Obama keeps his annual tradition alive by releasing a list of his favorite tracks from the previous year, 2022!

“I always look forward to sharing my lists of favorite books, movies, and music with all of you." - The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.


The List!

1. “The Heart Part 5, opens a new window” from the album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar

2. “Tití Me Preguntó, opens a new window” from the album Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny

3. “POF” from the album Age/sex/location by Ari Lennox

4. “Something in the Orange” from the album American Heartbreak by Zach Bryan

5. “Last Last”  from the album Love, Damni by Burna Boy

6. “American Teenager, opens a new window” from the album Preacher's Daughter by Ethel Cain

7. “Communion in My Cup, opens a new window” from the album Red Balloon by Tank and The Bangas ft. The Ton3s

8. “Pull Up, opens a new window” from the album Gifted by Koffee

9. “Saoko” from the album Motomami by Rosalía

10. “Rush, opens a new window” from the album 19 & Dangerous by Ayra Starr

11. “Break My Soul” from the album Renaissance by Beyoncé

12. “Life is Good, opens a new window” from the album Life Is Good by SiR ft. Scribz Riley

13. “That's Where I Am” from the album Surrender by Maggie Rogers

14. “Dodinin, opens a new window” from the album Breaking The Thermometer by Leyla McCalla

15. “Sunshine, opens a new window” from the album Gemini Rights by Steve Lacy ft. Fousheé

16. “Calm Down” from the album Rave & Roses by Rema

17. “Problem With It, opens a new window” from the album I Walked with You a Ways by Plains

18. “Feelings 4 You, opens a new window” from the album b l u r r by Xavier Omär

19. “Belize” from the album Cheat Codes by Danger Mouse and Black Thought ft. MF DOOM

20. “Tamagotchi” from the album Ivory by Omar Apollo

21. “Home Maker, opens a new window” from the album Natural Brown Prom Queen by Sudan Archives

22. “Where I Go, opens a new window” from the album Where I Go (feat. H.E.R.) by NxWorries (Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge) ft. H.E.R.

23. “Shirt, opens a new window” from the album SOS by SZA

24. “About Damn Time” from the album Special by Lizzo