Barack Obama has revealed his 2022 summer playlist, led by Beyoncé's latest single, "Break My Soul."
The former President's 2022 playlist is a mix of new hits and old classics.
The list includes songs by black music legends like Al Green ("I Can't Get Next to You"), Aretha Franklin ("Save Me"), Prince ("Let's Go Crazy"), Otis Redding ("I've Been Loving You"), D'Angelo ("Spanish Joint") and Nina Simone ("Do I Move You?").
Songs by Dr. John ("More Than You Know"), Harry Styles ("Music for a Sushi Restaurant"), Rosalía ("Saoko"), Kendrick Lamar ("Die Hard"), Drake & Rihanna ("Too Good"), Maggie Rogers ("That's Where I Am"), Doechii ("Persuasive"), Bruce Springsteen ("Dancing in the Dark"), Wet Leg ("Angelica") and Maren Morris ("The Furthest Thing") are also featured on the playlist.
Sharing his highly-anticipated playlist of 44 songs on Instagram, the former leader wrote, "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."
Obama has been regularly publishing his playlist of favorite songs for the season for the past many years.
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