Barack Obama names his favourite films, music and books of 2024
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Former president’s list includes ‘Dune: Part Two’ as well as hit songs by Billie Eilish and Beyoncé. Barack Obama has revealed his annual list of his favourite films, songs and books of the year, which includes the likes of Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and Sean Baker’s new drama Anora.
Writing alongside the post, Obama said he “always look[s] forward to sharing” his cultural picks of the year - a practice he started during his time in the White House and has continued ever since. His 2024 25 track list features an eclectic mix of artists and genres. It reads in full:.
Kendrick Lamar, “Squabble Up”, Billie Eilish, “Lunch”, Rema, “Yayo”, Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng, “Jump”, Central Cee & Lil Baby, “Band4band”, Ezra Collective & Yazmin Lacey, “God Gave Me Feet for Dancing”, The Red Clay Strays, “Ramblin’”. Fontaines D.C., “Favourite”, Asake & Travis Scott, “Active”, Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, Bonny Light Horseman, “Old Dutch”, Rae Khalil, “Is It Worth It, ”Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ‘Em”.
Jordan Adetunji, “Kehlani”, Artemas, “I Like the Way You Kiss Me”, Johnny Blue Skies, “Scooter Blues”, Hozier, “Too Sweet”, Leon Bridges, “Peaceful Place”, Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby”, Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman, “Right Back to It”, Myles Smith, “Stargazing”, Jack White, “That’s How I’m Feeling”, Moses Sumney, “Gold Coast”, Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”, FloyyMenor & Cris MJ, “Gata Only”.
