Politics Barack Obama Shares Summer 2024 Playlist, Featuring Charli xcx and Beyoncé The former president also spoke to Tiktok influencer Carter Gregory to share what's on his current playlist, and urge people to register to vote By Virginia Chamlee Virginia Chamlee Virginia Chamlee is a Politics Writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE for three years. Her work has previously appeared in The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, Eater, and other outlets. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 12, 2024 04:22PM EDT Barack Obama and Tiktok influencer Carter Gregory. Photo: Office of President Obama Barack Obama is sharing his annual Summer 2024 playlist — and it's a mix of old and new. Among Obama's summer mix is Charli xcx's "365," Beyoncé's "Texas Hold ‘Em," and Billie Eilish's "CHIHIRO" — plus older songs, like "How Do U Want It," by 2Pac featuring K-Ci & JoJo and "Silvio" by Bob Dylan. And while the former president might be known for his annual selections in music, television, and film, he says it's his daughters who help influence what's on his playlist. Speaking to influencer Carter Gregory (thecarterb) in a new video, the 63-year-old former president says Sasha and Malia have helped ensure his musical horizons are expanded and up-to-date. "I get referrals from my daughters — which keeps me not stuck in the '80s," the former president tells Gregory. While Gregory explains the music he's dancing to lately, Obama says, "I'm not sure that I'd be dancing as well as you. I've got moves ... but I try to stay in my lane." "I've got some newer stuff, some older stuff. I tend to mix it up," the former president says of his current playlist. Among the former president's favorite tunes of late are Calimossa's "What's in the Tea," and Robert Glasper's "Over," which he listens to in the vide with Gregory, offering a few (seated) dance moves along the way. Elsewhere in the video, Obama pushes viewers to get registered to vote. "The fact is, your voice needs to be heard. You need to participate, and it's easy to do," Obama says, imploring TikTok viewers to register on iwillvote.com. Barack Obama and Tiktok influencer Carter Gregory. Office of President Obama Barack and Michelle Obama Call Kamala Harris to Offer Their Endorsement: 'It's Time for Us to Rally' (Video) Barack and wife Michelle Obama endorsed Kamala Harris for president on July 26. In a video released by the Harris campaign, the vice president can be seen answering a phone call and being greeted by the former first couple. "I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl Kamala: I am proud of you. This is going to be historic," Michelle says in the video. Barack adds: "Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office." Close