Barack Obama has praised Jay-Z, whilst also talking about some of his favourite bands.
Talking to The Telegraph, the potential next US President says, "If I had one musical hero, it would have to be Stevie Wonder."
"When I was at that point where you start getting involved in music, Stevie had that run with Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Fulfillingness' First Finale and Innervisions, and then Songs in the Key of Life."
Elsewhere in the interview, he went on to reveal he was a fan of Sheryl Crow and Howlin' Wolf. Obama then went on to discuss rapper Jay-Z (who is headlining the Glastonbury Festival this weekend), praising him for having the ability to break down barriers through his music.
Although Barack did question some lyrics found in hip-hop: "I am troubled sometimes by the misogyny and materialism of a lot of rap lyrics but I think the genius of the art form has shifted the culture and helped to desegregate music."
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