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Magnus Ferrell's “Asleep Talking” Charts After Obama Praise

8/1/2026

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Magnus Ferrell’s “Asleep Talking” entered the Billboard chart after Michelle Obama heard it on her IMO podcast.
Will Ferrell said he only played the track for Obama after the episode aired, prompting calls.
Khloe Kardashian, Charlie Puth, Heidi Klum and Ty Dolla $ign publicly praised the song.
Magnus, who began songwriting during the pandemic and signed with Republic Records, will release an acoustic version, an August single and an album.

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Magnus Ferrell’s “Asleep Talking” entered the Billboard chart after Michelle Obama heard it on her IMO podcast.
Will Ferrell said he only played the track for Obama after the episode aired, prompting calls.
Khloe Kardashian, Charlie Puth, Heidi Klum and Ty Dolla $ign publicly praised the song.
Magnus, who began songwriting during the pandemic and signed with Republic Records, will release an acoustic version, an August single and an album.