It’s that time of year again when former President Barack Obama gives the world a peek into his summer playlist. This year, Jamaicans Skillibeng, and Bob Marley and the Wailers, made the cut.
In a post made to his Instagram page on Monday, Obama shared with his more than 36 million followers the songs he has been vibing to this summer, including Skillibeng’s hugely popular collaboration, “Jump,” which he did with South African singing sensation Tyla. This is the first time dancehall artist Skillibeng is being featured on the popular playlist.
Bob Marley and the Wailers, however, have been featured on Obama’s playlist in the past. This time around, they made the cut with the single “Them Belly Full (But We Hungry).”
Among the songs also making the cut this year are H.E.R’s “Process,” Tems’ “Love Me Jeje,” and Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
“With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix,” Obama wrote. “I hope you find something new to listen to!”
Each summer, the global entertainment industry looks forward to the former president’s selections. Last year, Toots and the Maytals’ “Funky Kingston” was the only Jamaican single to make the cut.
