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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS
@chrisoledude.bsky.social
New Yorker. Composer-Arranger-Performer. Dedicated to "message music" for these challenging times. Please visit my websites: https://www.oledude.rocks/ and https://oledudesongs.com/
Join us this Saturday at The People's voice Cafe featuring the magical voices of THE BROOKLYN WOMEN'S CHOIR. It's free for all to attend so I hope to see you there!
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
www.analyzemylyrics.com/chris-oledude/
Another raving review! Thanks to Analyze My Lyrics for the impactful words.
CHRIS OLEDUDE - Analyzemylyrics
Preacher Man - Vol. 1
www.analyzemylyrics.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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"“TURNING TABLES” reminds listeners that music can energize, inspire, and challenge all at once. It’s not just a single—it’s a statement." Such a powerful perception of the music, thank you!
Chris Oledude – “TURNING TABLES” - JYLA
With his new single “TURNING TABLES,” Chris Oledude reaffirms his place as an artist who understands both the power of rhythm and the responsibility of truth-telling. A funky, spirited fair-wage anthem performed as a duet between Oledude and fellow singer-songwriter Lindsey Wilson, the track is a bold introduction to the emotional, political, and spiritual heartbeat […]
jylablog.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everybody!
pants bear says happy thanksgiving with a cartoon of a bear eating a turkey
ALT: pants bear says happy thanksgiving with a cartoon of a bear eating a turkey
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November 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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I love how much you all are loving the new single! I'm so proud of the work my team and I put into this and am glad to see it being received so warmly.
Chris Oledude’s “Turning Tables”: A Funk-Driven Call for Justice Wrapped in Soul, Grit, and Truth - aktmusic.com
www.aktmusic.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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I'm so glad you all are enjoying the new album! Keep the reviews coming!
Chris Oledude's “Turning Tables”: A Groove With Something to Say - Swiispa
Chris Oledude’s new single, “Turning Tables,” is the kind of song that makes you straighten...
swiispa.net
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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New review of my debut album is out and its a SCORCHER. Let me know what you think!
Chris Oledude - Preacher Man - Vol. 1 (Album Review) | Music Review World
Chris Oledude’s Preacher Man, Vol. 1 is not just an album; it’s a revival. The project is a culmination of decades of artistry, reflection, and activism
musicreviewworld.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I believe that Donald Trump wants Zohran Mamdani to win this election so he can use NYC as a punching bag. Trump is convinced that by painting NYC as the ultimate woke liberal hell, he can unite the rest of the nation in one big fascistic lynching party.
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Listen to more Nina Simone.
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Oh, and a resounding congratulations to Mayor Mamdani!

#mayormamdani
November 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Spotify is running ads recruiting more ICE agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities, so we’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops streaming fascism: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti... #CancelSpotify
November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Join me tonight at the People's voice Cafe!
I promise you won't want to miss it.
November 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
After the NO KINGS marches on Saturday, I look forward to seeing you at this fun and important concert!

#saynotoimperialism #peoplesvoicecafe
October 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Join us at the People's Music Network "Shrine" on Monday October 13!
A night of sumptuous sounds.
COME ONE COME ALL, FREE NINETY NINE!
October 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Hi folks!
I'm here to announce that my DEBUT ALBUM, PREACHER MAN, IS SET TO BE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2025.
It will feature favorites like, ORANGE BLUES 24, NO CROWNS FOR CLOWNS and my newest single TURNING TABLES ft. Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney.
Happy listening!
www.oledude.rocks
October 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
My latest blog post touches on a few sensitive topics as well as promoting my newest album.
I'd love for you to give it a look.

#endimperialism

www.oledude.rocks/blog/octalbu...
OCTALBUM FEST IS HERE! — Chris Oledude
This October is a sobering time in many ways, but we, the people, are getting stronger and our desire for peace and social justice is our fire. My debut album, PREACHER MAN - VOL. 1, will be formally...
www.oledude.rocks
October 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA IS UPON US
October 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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A snippet from my single ORANGE BLUES 24 out now everywhere you stream music!

Go watch it and let me know what you think!

Full video here: youtu.be/RnLSJlDixqw?...
September 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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In these dark times we need light more than ever, allow my single NO CROWNS FOR CLOWNS be that light.

Full video at: youtu.be/UqW-b6wDbsg?...
September 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In these dark times we need light more than ever, allow my single NO CROWNS FOR CLOWNS be that light.

Full video at: youtu.be/UqW-b6wDbsg?...
September 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A snippet from my single ORANGE BLUES 24 out now everywhere you stream music!

Go watch it and let me know what you think!

Full video here: youtu.be/RnLSJlDixqw?...
September 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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August 28 will mark the 70th anniversary of the horrific lynching of Emmett Till, by Roy Bryant & J.W. Milam. Emmett was a 14 year old boy who was wrongly accused of grabbing & verbally threatening, white woman Carolyn Bryant in 1955.

I will be posting in his honor till the 28th.

#emmetttill
August 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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A clip from my new single WHITE LIE, dedicated to #CarolynBryant, Emmett Till's accuser.
August 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM