Former President Barack Obama has unveiled his much-anticipated Favorite favorite books, movies, and music of 2024 lists. Among the standout selections on his music list is “Jump”, a collaboration between Tyla, Gunna, and Jamaican dancehall sensation Skillibeng.
The inclusion of this track reflects the global recognition of Jamaican music and Skillibeng’s growing influence on the international music scene.
Obama’s annual playlists have become a cultural staple, celebrated for their ability to spotlight both established and emerging talents. This year’s list showcases a diverse range of genres, from Afrobeats and dancehall to indie rock and jazz, reflecting the rich tapestry of global music in 2024.
Skillibeng’s feature on “Jump” is a significant nod to the artist’s impact, as well as the ever-expanding reach of dancehall music beyond the shores of Jamaica. The playlist also highlights other chart-toppers like Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” and Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ’Em,” alongside genre-bending collaborations like Ezra Collective and Yazmin Lacey’s “God Gave Me Feet for Dancing.”
Here is Barack Obama’s full 2024 music list:
Barack Obama’s Favorite Music of 2024
- Squabble Up – Kendrick Lamar
- Active – Asake & Travis Scott
- Peaceful Place – Leon Bridges
- Lunch – Billie Eilish
- A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
- Million Dollar Baby – Tommy Richman
- Yayo – Rema
- Old Dutch – Bonny Light Horseman
- Right Back to It – Waxahatchee & M] Lenderman
- Jump – Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng
- Is It Worth It – Rae Khalil
- Stargazing – Myles Smith
- Band4Band – Central Cee & Lil Baby
- Texas Hold ‘Em – Beyoncé
- That’s How I’m Feeling – Jack White
- God Gave Me Feet for Dancing – Ezra Collective & Yazmin Lacey
- Kehlani – Jordan Adetunji
- Gold Coast – Moses Sumney
- Ramblin’ – The Red Clay Strays
- I Like the Way You Kiss Me – Artemas
- Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido – Karol G
- Favourite – Fontaines D.C.
- Scooter Blues – Johnny Blue Skies
- Gata Only – Floyy Menor & Cris MJ
- Too Sweet – Hozier
