African Giant crooner Burna Boy’s song makes it to Biden-Harris Inauguration playlist. It will be another peaceful transfer of presidential power in the United States of America on January 20, 2021, as President-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris, will be sworn into office.
Ahead of the Inauguration Day, the Biden Inaugural Committee released a 46-song playlist in honor of the upcoming administration.
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One of Burna Boy’s song, Destiny, made the official 46-track playlist by US President-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris ahead of their inauguration on January 20, 2021.
The song, ‘Destiny,’ is about the power of providence and divination. The song is off Burna Boy’s Grammy-nominated album, African Giant.
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The playlist — created by producer and rapper DJ D-Nice and actress Issa Rae’s music label, Raedio, in partnership with the inaugural committee — includes 46 tracks, a nod to Biden as the soon-to-be 46th President of the United States.
The chief executive of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Tony Allen, said, “During a tumultuous year that has kept so many loved ones apart, music has been a consistent vehicle that has kept us connected. Whether you are a country soul, a jazz enthusiast, a hip-hop head, a classical sort, or just love that old-time rock and roll, music clarifies, inspires, unites, and heals.
“These songs and artists reflect the relentless spirit and rich diversity of America. They are the score to a new chapter and will help bring people together as the Biden-Harris administration begins its important work to unite our country.”
According to Rolling Stone, the playlist also includes the “walk-on songs” that will play when Biden and Harris, as well as future first lady Jill Biden and future second gentleman Doug Emhoff, arrive for the inauguration.
The magazine stated that Biden’s song is “We Take Care of Our Own” by Bruce Springsteen; Jill Biden’s song is “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” by Hall & Oates; Harris’ song is “Work That” by Mary J. Blige; and Emhoff will walk out to “You Get What You Give” by New Radicals.
Burna Boy has become a fixture on the playlists of high-profile American politicians. In August 2020, he appeared on former US president Barack Obama’s summer playlist alongside fellow Nigerian stars Davido and Wizkid.
Asides from Burna Boy, other international stars on the playlist including Bill Withers, (‘Lovely Day’), Marvin Gaye (‘Got to Give It Up – Pt. 1’), Bruce Springsteen (‘We Take Care of Our Own’), Kendrick Lamar (‘Now or Never’), Bob Marley & The Wailers (‘Could You Be Loved’), Jill Scott (‘Golden’) and Dua Lipa (‘Levitating’), among others.
By; Authentic Mike
