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Barack Obama Chooses Isle Of Wight's Wet Leg In His Summer Playlist

The former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, has chosen a song by the Isle of Wight's Wet Leg, to be on his summer playlist.

Revealing his top hits, Obama included the band's song, 'Angelica', in his top 44 tracks for the summer of 2022.

He said:

"Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies—it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together.

"Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer."

Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies—it’s...

Posted by Barack Obama on Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Yesterday (Tuesday), it was revealed that Wet Leg have been nominated for a Mercury Prize, for best album of 2022.

The duo — Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers — face stiff competition from the likes of Sam Fender, Harry Styles and Little Simz.

The Mercury Prize is an annual music award for the best album released in the United Kingdom by a British or Irish act.

 

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