“Rainbow Soul (Single Mix)” by Chris Oledude, released on December 30, 2025, feels like a song that’s been waiting decades for this exact moment to land.
There’s history baked into every bar. Originally written in the mid-’80s during the rise of Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition, “Rainbow Soul” gets a full-circle revival here, updated, sharpened, and flipped into a funk-forward groove that still carries the weight of its message. Instead of sounding dated or dusty, this version feels weirdly current, like it could slide into a protest march or a late-night political debate playlist without blinking.
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Oledude leans into funk and R&B with intention. The rhythm moves with purpose, not flash. It’s steady, warm, and grounded, giving the lyrics space to breathe. When he sings, “Put your trust in me, I put my trust in you,” it doesn’t come off as naïve, it feels like a challenge. Same with the hook, “There’s a rainbow in my soul… in your soul… in our soul.” It’s simple, but that’s the point. Unity doesn’t need a thesaurus.
Another thing that makes “Rainbow Soul” hit harder is Oledude’s lived experience. This isn’t commentary from the sidelines. He’s seen political movements rise, fracture, and reform from the inside, through family, activism, loss, and persistence. That perspective gives the song credibility. You can hear it in lines about democracy under pressure and the call to “make good trouble,” a nod to the late John Lewis that lands without feeling forced.
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The rainbow here isn’t symbolic fluff, it’s expanded to include LGBTQIA+ communities, broader ideas of freedom, and the messy reality of disagreement without dehumanization. That choice matters.
“Rainbow Soul (Single Mix)” isn’t chasing trends. It’s reminding us that progress has a rhythm, and sometimes the most radical thing you can do is keep showing up with love, funk, and a clear voice.
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