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Obama drops his summer playlist

The playlists -- one curated for daytime and one for nighttime -- feature music from a wide range of singers and genres, and is available on the official White House Spotify account.

The music was "hand-selected" by the President, according to the White House, and includes classics from Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and Prince, along with more recent artists Common, Jay Z and Wale.

The playlist also showcases artists who have performed at the White House including Janelle Monae, Sara Bareilles and Esperanza Spalding.