Overview
- Barack Obama posted his 2025 favorites in music, books and films on December 18, continuing a tradition he began in the White House.
- The music list includes Spanish-language standouts such as Rosalía’s “Sexo, Violencia y Llantas” and Xavi & Manuel Turizo’s “En Privado,” alongside tracks by Mora & De La Rose and Myke Towers with Lil Naay.
- An eclectic lineup underscores the playlist’s global scope, with artists like Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Lady Gaga, Drake, BLACKPINK, Burna Boy and Bruce Springsteen among the selections.
- Beyond music, Obama highlighted books and movies he enjoyed this year, noting titles such as Michelle Obama’s The Look on his reading list and films including One Battle After Another and Hamnet.
- Spanish-language outlets emphasized the prominence of Latin artists on the list, reflecting how Obama’s endorsements routinely draw wider attention to featured works.