For many, Barack Obama serves as their forever President. As such, it’s of little surprise that his popularity remains oh-so-potent five years after leaving The White House.

Pressing on with his practice of anchoring himself in Pop culture, #44 has unveiled his list of Favorite Music of 2023.

Speaking on the eclectic tally, Obama said:

“Here are some of my favorite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out.”

The blend of bops includes infectious cuts from the likes of Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Tyla, Davido, Megan Thee Stallion, and Tems.

Check out which tunes Obama has had on replay after the jump…

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SZA has woken up the masses with her seismic album ‘SOS’ and continues to achieve huge features with the project thanks to fan-favorite single ‘Snooze.’

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Summer Walker fans unwrapped new music from the R&B diva this holiday season in the form of ‘Drown in My Love.’

“Don’t touch me there, I’m not ready/ I’m sorry but my heart’s too heavy/ You’re starin’ me right in my face/ Hopin’ and prayin’ it ain’t too late/ But that ain’t a risk I’m willin’ to take,” she croons on the heartfelt cut.

Accompanied by an official music video, ‘Love’ stars DMV rapper Foggieraw as her love interest in the vintage-inspired clip.

Believed to be a sonic preview to the more “soulful sounds” the GRAMMY-nominated songstress is experimenting with for her 2024-due third album, hop inside to get a full taste of ‘Love.’

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Lil Nas X is revving up the buzz machine for his incoming new music.

For, fresh from sharing a snippet and a mysterious promotional website popping up, the ‘Industry Baby’ chart-topper has opened up about leveling up creatively with what’s on the way.

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Donald Glover is easily one of Hollywood’s most booked and busy talents across a multitude of mediums.

Yet, heading into 2024, the star has new music on the mind.

And it appears folk won’t have to wait long to hear it.

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With ‘The Color Purple’ off to a blazing start at the US box office, Ciara has joined her castmates in celebrating the film everyone is talking about.

As reported, the singer – who gave birth to her fourth child earlier this month – plays adult Nettie in the Blitz Bazawule-directed film.

Reimagined as a musical, the latest incarnation of Alice Walker‘s beloved tale also sees CiCi appear on its star-studded soundtrack.

In a touching post, the ‘Level Up’ performer reflects on what the moment means to her and her trajectory at large.

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Trina has long been vocal about her love for Beyonce.

However, the femcee’s admiration for the singer sparked discussion in earnest when a clip of her christening Queen Bey the “Queen of Rap” went viral.

Never one to hold back, the Queen of Miami has hit back at the critique leveled her way by some corners of the internet.

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Flo Milli is flying to new career highs, thanks to her latest single ‘Never Lose Me.’

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Dionne Warwick was fittingly saluted as one of the celebrants at the 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors and received a stunning tribute performance from Cynthia Erivo. 

The annual ceremony pays homage to key figures who have dedicated their lives to excellence in the Performing Arts sphere.

In celebrating Warwick’s contributions, Erivo – a highly decorated multihyphenate herself – blew the roof off the building with a blazing rendition of ‘Alfie.’

Penned by the diva’s longtime collaborators Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the anthem was a seismic smash for Warwick in 1967.

Watch Erivo take vocal flight with a melismatic showing of the ‘Aflie’ – which earned a standing ovation from Warwick and President Joe Biden – after the jump…

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Kevin Hart has mounted legal action against YouTube personality Tasha K. 

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‘The Color Purple’ is earning both rave reviews and big bucks at the box office.

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Tamar Braxton has hit the pause button on ‘The Love & War 10th Anniversary Tour.’

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