Closing out the year, Barack Obama has unveiled his annual list of favorite songs for 2025, continuing a tradition that has become a cultural highlight since his presidency. The playlist offers insight into the music that soundtracked his year, spotlighting a mix of global hits, breakout artists, and international releases.
Showcasing an eclectic range of tastes, the selection blends hip-hop, pop, indie, alternative, and worldwide sounds. Notable entries include Drake’s chart-driving track “Nokia,” Alex Warren’s rising hit “Ordinary,” and Rosalía’s high-energy “Sexo, Violencia y Llantas.”
Barack Obama’s Favorite Songs of 2025 — Complete List
1. “Nice to Each Other” – Olivia Dean
2. “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
3. “TaTaTa” – Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott
4. “Jump” – BLACKPINK
5. “Faithless” – Bruce Springsteen
6. “Pasayadan” – Ganavya
7. “99” – Olamidé ft. Daecolm, Seyi Vibez, Asake & Young Jonn
8. “Pending” – Lil Naay & Myke Towers
9. “Sexo, Violencia y Llantas” – Rosalía
10. “Metal” – The Beths
11. “Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
12. “Just Say Dat” – Gunna
13. “The Giver” – Chappell Roan
14. “Aurora” – Mora & De La Rose
15. “Silver Lining” – Laufey
16. “No More Old Men” – Chance the Rapper & Jamila Woods
17. “Bury Me” – Jason Isbell
18. “I Wish I Could Go Travelling Again” – Stacey Kent
19. “Please Don’t Cry” – Kacy Hill
20. “Stay” – ROE
21. “Never Felt Better” – Everything Is Recorded ft. Sampha & Florence Welch
22. “In the Name of Love” – Victoria Noelle
23. “Ancient Light” – I’m With Her
24. “Vitamina” – Jombriel, DFZM & Jøtta
25. “Float” – Jay Som ft. Jim Adkins
26. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
27. “Sycamore Tree” – Khamari
28. “Nokia” – Drake
29. “En Privado” – Xavi & Manuel Turizo
30. “Not in Surrender” – Obongjayar
