Building a path in music that doesn’t shy away from America’s unhealed (or even unseen) injuries, this multi-genre artist, Chris Oledude, was inspired by the power of art to challenge, defy and transform. His work embodies his position in politics and portrays an artist committed to exposing society’s most agonizing realities. Oledude continues to defy and compel his audience to grapple with and respect how history bleeds into our present.
“White Lie: Carolyn’s Story” is a bold look at our role in lies that provides no comfort. It reveals the harsh reality that some lies cause harm, and their effects echo generation after generation.”
His latest release, “White Lie: Carolyn’s Story,” arrives during Black History Month, and it tackles one of America’s forgotten yet painful chapters: the 1995 murder of Emmett Till. The song is a step inside the mind of Carolyn Bryant, the white woman whose false accusation led to Emmett’s brutal death. It reveals the twisted logic of white supremacy, the never-ending system of racism that transforms fear into violence (even now), and how ordinary people become mere instruments of terror. The production is minimalist, but it does grab you with driving beats paired with a touch of dark wave.
Give “White Lie: Carolyn’s Story” a listen now and educate those around you about it, too!
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