Here’s Joe Biden & Kamala Harris’ Inauguration Playlist Featuring Mary J. Blige, New Radicals, En Vogue, and Mucho More!
“Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ Presidential Inaugural Committee has released an
extensive playlist to mark the 46th president’s upcoming inauguration, January
20th.
The playlist is the result of a partnership between the PIC, DJ D-Nice and
Raedio, the record label launched by Insecure star and creator Issa Rae. The
46-song set is available on all major streaming services, while a specially
sequenced mix version is available on Soundcloud.
“As a brand that is founded on the principle of being an audio-everywhere
company, we are honored to create the official playlist for the historic
inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala
Harris,” Raedio’s co-founder, Benoni Tagoe, said in a statement. “We know that
music has the power to bring people together, and after a year of national
challenges and division, we hope this collection serves as an indication of a
new beginning, positive change, and a reminder that music of all types is a
common language.”
The tracklist features new and old music and pulls from an array of genres.
Selections include Kendrick Lamar’s “Now Or Never,” Average White Band’s “Pick
Up the Pieces,” Sault’s “Free,” MF Doom’s “Coffin Nails,” Salt-N-Pepa and En
Vogue’s “Whatta Man,” Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day,” the Staple Singers’ “We the
People,” Vampire Weekend’s “Unbelievers,” Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up –
Pt. 1,” and SZA’s “Good Days.”
The playlist also features the walk-on songs for Biden and Harris, as well as
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. For the
President-elect it’s Bruce Springsteen’s “We Take Care of Our Own”; for the
Vice President-elect it’s Mary J. Blige’s “Work That”; for Dr. Biden it’s Hall
and Oates’ “You Make My Dreams”; and for Emhoff it’s the New Radicals’ “You
Get What You Give.”
“During a tumultuous year that has kept so many loved ones apart, music has
been a consistent vehicle that has kept us connected,” PIC CEO Tony Allen said
in a statement. “Whether you are a country soul, a jazz enthusiast, a hip-hop
head, a classical sort, or just love that old-time rock & roll, music
clarifies, inspires, unites, and heals. Today we are excited to share
President-elect Biden’s and Vice President-elect Harris’ official inaugural
playlist with the nation. 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.”
#TheRaedio · Raedio Presents: Biden + Harris 2021 Inauguration Playlist
