Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration is set to happen on January 20, and HipHopDX reports that Issa Rae’s Raedio imprint, DJ D-Nice, and the Presidential Inauguration Committee recently logged on to create the official playlist. groundbreaking – a long-lasting way of selling the appearance that the next US president is sort of a hip-hop face.

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While Donald Trump might have chosen to line his own playlist with deep cuts from Lil Pump, Joe Biden has been filled with critically acclaimed and beloved emcees. The hour and twenty minute playlist, which can be heard on SoundCloud, features music by Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, MF DOOM, Mac Miller, A Tribe Called Quest, NERD, Kota The Friend, Burna Boy, Destiny’s Child, KAYTRANADA, and more. For the curious, Kendrick’s selection is now or never assisted by Mary J. Blige, “Mac Miller is” Blue World “and MF DOOM is” Coffin Nails “.

“A carefully curated playlist by the good folks at Raedio for the inauguration of the 46th President and Vice President of the United States,” reads the official description on SoundCloud. “As this wonderful power transition ensues, we are very keen on making the joy of these selected songs evident. In addition to the “Biden + Harris 2021 Inaugural Playlist”, the upcoming ceremony will also feature live performances by Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato and more.