Barack Obama Calls Charli XCX’s Brat ‘A Great Album’; Defends Having THIS Track On His 2024 Summer Playlist

As an avid music enthusiast and a devoted follower of Barack Obama, I must say that the former President’s latest musical preferences have truly resonated with me, much like his inspiring leadership once did. His endorsement of Charli XCX’s album Brat and her song 365 has added a fresh, youthful vibe to my summer playlist. It’s heartening to know that even a global icon like Obama appreciates the raw emotions and cool beats that Charli XCX delivers.


Barack Obama has been grooving to Charli XCX’s music all summer long, just like everyone else. He particularly admires her album “Brat,” which he finds exceptional.

On September 5th, during an episode of his podcast “I’ve Had It,” the ex-President, aged 63, immersed himself in his summer music selection, finding the song “365” by Charli XCX. He expressed that the songs resonated with genuine feelings and asserted that her album, “Brat,” is quite cool.

Obama acknowledged that people might wonder if he genuinely appreciates the diverse music genres he includes in his yearly summer playlists. To put any doubts to rest, he assured everyone that he truly enjoys these songs and even praised Charli XCX for her talent, saying “People sometimes question whether I’m actually listening to all this music. As I’ve said before, I am. Charli XCX definitely knows what she’s doing.

Additionally, he mentioned that both his daughters, Sasha and Malia, along with his forward-thinking team, often introduce him to fresh music, serving as trendsetters in their respective fields.

Alongside Charli XCX’s track, this playlist featured songs like Texas Hold ‘Em by Beyoncé, A Bar Song by Shaboozey, Chihiro by Billie Eilish, Love Me Jeje by Tems, Come Away With Me by Norah Jones, as well as Silvio by Bob Dylan, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones, and many more. It has been mentioned that Obama, in fact, enjoys listening to music like this.

The Brat Summer movement, symbolized by Charli XCX’s album “Brat,” gained widespread popularity, captivating people all over the world. For those unfamiliar, this term signifies someone who is naturally stylish and authentic, with a touch of unpredictability, living life as if it’s one continuous party, handling both its highs and lows with grace.

From Kamal Harris to Jennifer Lopez, everyone has jumped onto the bandwagon like countless celebrities. When Charli XCX tweeted, “Kamala is brat”, the trend took off to a higher plan with everyone on the internet posting memes, videos, and more celebrating a brat summer. The singer has iterated that the remark toward Harris was meant to be a light-hearted compliment.

Meanwhile, Barack Obama has also shared his 2024 summer reading list available on Instagram.

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2024-09-07 13:52