Chris Oledude’s “Turning Tables”: A Funk-Driven Call for Justice Wrapped in Soul, Grit, and Truth

Chris Oledude’s new single “Turning Tables” is more than a song; it’s a revival. Rooted in New York’s long tradition of musical activism, the track pulls from decades of soul, funk, gospel, and protest music to deliver a message that hits just as hard today as it would have in the eras of Curtis Mayfield or Gil Scott-Heron. As the third single from his debut album PREACHER MAN – VOL. 1, this duet with singer-songwriter Lindsey Wilson showcases Oledude’s ability to blend groove with purpose in a way that feels both timeless and urgently modern.

Co-written with Christopher R. Owens and Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney, “Turning Tables” was born from poetry, protest, and lived experience. McKinney’s social justice background, shaped by a lifetime of activism and a family rooted in the civil rights movement, gives the song its backbone. In contrast, Oledude’s musical arrangement gives it pulse. The track’s production is warm and organic, built with real players across Woodstock and New York City: Beau Brady’s steady drums, Greg DiBenedetto’s piercing lead guitar, and a vibrant choir of background vocalists who lift the chorus into a communal chant.

Oledude’s voice carries the weary wisdom of someone who has lived the struggle, stepped away from music, and returned with a purpose sharpened, not softened, by time. Lindsey Wilson’s harmonies add fire, giving the song the energy of a rally and the intimacy of a confession.

“Turning Tables” is a funky fair-wage anthem that demands movement physically, politically, and spiritually. Oledude doesn’t sugarcoat the truth: the economic fight continues, justice is overdue, and music remains one of the most powerful tools we have. A bold, infectious, and necessary track, “Turning Tables” cements Chris Oledude as a voice we need right now.

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