Chris Oledude, born as Chris Owens in Puerto Rico, grew up in a house where music was the language everyone spoke. His mom, Ethel, taught him everything from classical to protest songs, while his dad, Major R. Owens, went from librarian to elected official, proving that words and action go hand in hand. After losing both parents and later his wife, Sandra Dixon, Chris came back swinging in 2020 as “Chris Oledude,” bringing old-school funk and R&B into the ring with today’s chaos.
“The rainbow’s shining, the question is, are you going to step into it?”
“Rainbow Soul” throws down a gauntlet with that infectious “Be the rainbow!” chant that gets stuck in your head whether you want it there or not. The track is massive, we’re talking big band brass, gospel-fired vocals, and hip-hop attitude. Oledude is talking about trust, unity, and tearing down the walls that keep us apart, but he’s not naive about it.
The song acknowledges the hard stuff, poverty, missiles, democracy burning before pivoting to hope. Look, as someone who usually gravitates toward heavier stuff, I’ll admit soul-funk isn’t always my first pick. But “Rainbow Soul” has that genuine anger-meets-hope which makes it a great protest song.
If you’re tired of songs that play it safe or artists who won’t take a stance, give this one a spin. Chris Oledude is making music that actually matters, and “Rainbow Soul” proves that funk and social justice still make one hell of a combination.
Muse Chronicle 
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