OCTOBER LONDON LANDS ON BARACK OBAMA’S 2026 SUMMER PLAYLIST
Grammy Award-winning R&B star October London adds another major career milestone as his standout single “Make Me Wanna” has been selected for Barack Obama’s 2026 Summer Playlist, joining a celebrated collection of songs from artists across genres and generations.
Originally featured on October London’s Grammy-nominated album The Rebirth of Marvin, “Make Me Wanna” quickly became a fan favorite, highlighting the timeless vocals and classic soul sound that have established October as one of modern R&B’s most distinctive voices. Since its release, the track has amassed more than 15.3 million streams across platforms and 3.8 million YouTube views, cementing its place as one of the album’s standout moments. The recognition adds to the continued success of The Rebirth of Marvin, which earned Grammy recognition, four Soul Train Music Award nominations, and delivered two No. 1 Billboard Adult R&B Airplay hits with “Back To Your Place” and “Mulholland Drive” featuring Snoop Dogg and LaToiya Williams.
President Obama’s annual Summer Playlist has become one of music’s most influential cultural co-signs, spotlighting standout records from around the world and introducing millions of listeners to the songs shaping the season. October London’s inclusion further underscores his continued ascent and the lasting impact of The Rebirth of Marvin, a project that has helped solidify his place as one of R&B’s leading voices.
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