It’s the most wonderful time of year when forever president in our minds Barack Obama unleashes his best‑of‑year lists.
Mister Barack’s annual rundown includes his preferred movies, books, and songs. This year’s selection features everything from our faves like Laufey’s “Silver Lining” and BLACKPINK’s “Jump.”
Both tracks are also currently in rotation on INYIM Radio — proof that Obama’s picks line up with what we’re spinning too.
Obama’s lists have become a tradition since his post‑White House years, often spotlighting rising artists alongside global heavyweights. Past picks have boosted names like Burna Boy and Rosalía — this year’s mix continues the streak with a blend of indie gems and stadium acts.
Dig out all the great taste and actual fun light‑hearted normalcy of what a prez should be.
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 John]
Lil Naay and Myke Towers
“Pending”
Rosalía
“Sexo, Violencia, y Llantas”
The Beths
“Metal”
“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”
“Nokia”
Xavi and Manuel Turizo
“En Privado”
Obongjayar
“Not In Surrender”
From Laufey’s shimmer to BLACKPINK’s bounce — Obama’s list is here, and INYIM Radio’s spinning them too. Comment below with your own year‑end favorites.
