Chris Oledude Delivers Compassion and Conviction on “We Will Get Through This,” a Tender Ballad of Resilience

With “We Will Get Through This,” New York artist Chris Oledude offers the emotional centerpiece of his debut album PREACHER MAN VOL. 1. Positioned immediately after one of the project’s most devastating anti-war tracks, this ballad arrives as an intentional act of healing a moment where Oledude shifts from rage to restoration, reminding listeners that compassion is not a luxury but a lifeline.

The song’s creation is rooted in lived experience. During his year-long work with a behavioral health nonprofit, Oledude witnessed firsthand the courage required to support those grappling with mental illness and substance challenges. As the assignment ended, the song emerged almost instinctively as a dedication to the Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub and a recognition of the quiet heroes working behind the scenes. In a post-2024 world marked by political grief, global conflict, and collective fatigue, its message has only grown more urgent.

One of the release’s defining strengths is its collaborative spirit. Oledude met soprano Yanitza Lee in early 2023 and immediately recognized the purity in her voice. 

Their duet here is warm, balanced, and emotionally grounded, navigating a deceptively challenging melody with grace. Guitarist Tomas Rodriguez, a longtime friend, offers delicate, expressive phrasing that gives the track its acoustic heartbeat.

Oledude draws from childhood folk tunes, Broadway warmth, and classic pop duets. The influence of “Endless Love” is subtle but unmistakable in the way the voices intertwine. Yet the song’s power lies not in nostalgia but in purpose. This is music shaped by grief, activism, and a songwriter’s lifelong pursuit of truth.

“This is the sweetest song I have ever written,” Oledude says, and that sweetness is earned. “We Will Get Through This” stands out as a clear reminder: healing requires patience, love, and the radical belief that none of us must walk alone.

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