Barack Obama recites Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” lyrics.
The former US President Barack Obama recently released his new book called “A Promised Land“, and for the promo run, he teamed up with production company ATTN for a video series where he will talk about some of the big highlights of the book.
”In my new book, A Promised Land, I share the story of what inspired me to pursue public service and the ups and downs in the first few years of my presidency, but I wanted to share some of the most important moments with you,” Obama said in one of the videos.
In one of the promo videos, the 44th US President talks about the two tracks which helped him get inspiration during the Presidential Campaign. He recites one of the tracks, which is Eminem‘s iconic single “Lose Yourself“.
“When I needed some inspiration on the presidential campaign, I often turned to music,” says Obama. “It was rap that got my head in the right place. Two songs especially, Jay-Z’s ‘My 1st Song’ and Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself.’ Both were about defying odds and putting it all on the line. Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, would capture it? Or just let it slip.”
Obama’s fondness for hip-hop is well-known. The 44th President of the United States just revealed his “Promised Land” playlist.
Eminem showed his support for Joe Biden by allowing his song “Lose Yourself” to be used as the soundtrack for a campaign ad for the incoming Vice President. Em, who has traditionally been protective about his music, was the first to license his song to a political contender.
Watch it below.
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