From Lady Gaga to BLACKPINK to Drake: Barack Obama shares his favorite songs of 2025

On December 18, former US President Barack Obama shared the list of his favorite books and movies from this year. Among these, he also shared the list of favorite songs released this year. Barack Obama’s list featured songs from many renowned artists including BLACKPINK, Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Gunna, Laufey, and more.

The caption of his latest X post read:

“As 2025 comes to a close, I'm continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and music. I hope you find something new to enjoy—and please send any recommendations for me to check out!”

Here’s the complete list of Barack Obama’s favorite songs:

• NICE TO EACH OTHER by Olivia Dean
• LUTHER by Kendrick Lamar & SZA
• TATATA by Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott
• JUMP by BLACKPINK
• FAITHLESS by Bruce Springsteen
• PASAYADAN by Ganavya
• 99 by Olamidé ft. Daecolm. Seyi Vibez, Asake, & Young Jonn
• PENDING by Lil Naay & Myke Towers
• SEXO, VIOLENCIA Y LLANTAS by Rosalía
• METAL by The Beths
• ABRACADABRA by Lady Gaga
• JUST SAY DAT by Gunna
• THE GIVER by Chappell Roan
• AURORA by Mora & De La Rose
• SILVER LINING by Laufey
• NO MORE OLD MEN by Chance the Rapper & Jamila Woods
• BURY ME by Jason Isbell
• I WISH I COULD GO TRAVELLING AGAIN by Stacey Kent
• PLEASE DON'T CRY by Kacy Hill
• STAY by ROE
• NEVER FELT BETTER by Everything is Recorded ft. Sampha & Florence Welch
• IN THE NAME OF LOVE by Victoria Noelle
• ANCIENT LIGHT by I'm With Her
• VITAMINA by Jombriel, DFZM & Jetta
• FLOAT by Jay Som ft. Jim Adkins
• ORDINARY by Alex Warren
• SYCAMORE TREE by Khamari
• NOKIA by Drake
• EN PRIVADO by Xavi & Manuel Turizo
• NOT IN SURRENDER by Obongjayar

Barack Obama also shared the list of his movies and books recommendations

This isn’t the first instance of Barack Obama sharing his favorite books and music. He also followed this tradition last year.

Here’s the list of Obama’s favorite movies:

• One Battle After Another
• Sinners
• It Was Just an Accident
• Hamnet
• Sentimental Value
• No Other Choice
• The Secret Agent
• Train Dreams
• Jay Kelly
• Good Fortune
• Orwell: 2+2=5

Here’s the list of Obama’s favorite books:

• PAPER GIRL by Beth Macy
• FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi
• WE THE PEOPLE by Jill Lopore
• THE WILDERNESS by Angela Flournoy
• THERE IS NO PLACE FOR US by Brian Goldstone
• NORTH SUN by Ethan Rutherford
• 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin
• THE LONELINESS OF SONIA AND SUNNY by Kiran Desai
• DEAD AND ALIVE by Zadie Smith
• WHAT WE CAN KOW by lan McEwan
• THE LOOK by Michelle Obama

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