Barack Obama has named Stevie Wonder as his all time musical hero and has also singled out Jay-Z for some glowing praise.

The Democratic nominee for the next US President has revealed all about his musical tastes which range from Howlin's Wolf to Cheryl Crow.

Obama revealed to the The Telegraph: "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.

“Those are as brilliant a set of five albums as we've ever seen."

Obama has constantly had the backing of many in the the music world since he announced his decision to run for the Presidency and many are some of his all time heroes.

"I've got to say, having both Dylan and Bruce Springsteen say kind words about you is pretty remarkable. Those guys are icons,” he said.

"Not only do I love Bruce's music, but I just love him as a person. He is a guy who has never lost track of his roots, who knows who he is, who has never put on a front."

Moving onto to Jay-Z, Obama pinpointed the rapper's ability break down barriers although admitted he didn't enjoy a lot of Hip Hop lyrics.

He explained: "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."