As usual, former President Barack Obama has revealed the list of his favorite music of 2025, in addition to his favorite movies and books of the year.
The list includes Olivia Dean's "Nice to Each Other," Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra," Laufey's "Silver Lining," Chappell Roan's "The Giver," Alex Warren's "Ordinary," SZA and Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" and Drake's "Nokia" and BLACKPINK's "Jump."
With less than two weeks remaining in the year, the former President said on X that he is continuing a tradition that he kicked off while he was in the White House.
"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," Obama said. "I hope you find something new to enjoy—and please send any recommendations for me to check out!"
Obama's favorite books include Paper Girl, Flashlight, We the People, The Wilderness and Angela Flournoy, while his favorite movies of the year include One Battle After Another, Sinners,It Was Just an Accident and Hamnet.
Barack Obama's Favorite Music of 2025:
Olivia Dean: "Nice to Each Other"Kendrick Lamar: "Luther" [with SZA]Burna Boy: "Tatata" [ft. Travis Scott]BLACKPINK: "Jump"Bruce Springsteen: "Faithless"Ganavya: "Pasayadan"Olamidé: "99" [ft. Daecolm, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young JohnLil Naay and Myke Towers: "Pending"Rosalía: "Sexo, Violencia, y Llantas"The Beths: "Metal"Lady Gaga: "Abracadabra"Gunna: "Just Say Dat"Chappell Roan: "The Giver"Mora and De La Rose: "Aurora"Laufey: "Silver Lining"Chance the Rapper and Jamila Woods: "No More Old Men"Jason Isbell: "Bury Me"Stacey Kent: "I Wish I Could Go Traveling Again"Kacy Hill: "Please Don't Cry"ROE: "Stay"Everything Is Recorded: "Never Felt Better" [ft. Sampha, Florence Welch]Victoria Noelle: "In the Name of Love"I'm With Her: "Ancient Light"Jombriel, DFZM, and Jøtta: "Vitamina"Jay Som: "Float" [ft. Jimn Adkins]Alex Warren: "Ordinary"Khamari: "Syrcamore Tree"Drake: "Nokia"Xavi and Manuel Turizo: "En Privado"Obongjayar: "Not In Surrender"
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