Chris Oledude’s “Turning Tables”: A Groove With Something to Say

Chris Oledude’s new single, “Turning Tables,” is the kind of song that makes you straighten your back a little, like you suddenly remembered you meant to stand up for something today. The track comes in with a steady, funky groove that feels familiar in the best way. It has that warm, lived-in sound that reminds you of music people used to play loud on a Saturday morning when the windows were open and chores weren’t getting done.

The heart of the song is simple: people need fairness, and they’re tired of waiting for it. Oledude sings it plainly, without twisting it into anything fancy. Lindsey Wilson joins him, and together they turn the message into something you can move to. Their voices match well, like two friends who know how to finish each other’s sentences without trying.

What makes the song stand out is how real it feels. There’s no pretending, no sugarcoating. It’s straight talk with a beat. You can hear that Oledude has lived through the things he sings about. His years in music, activism, and everyday life all show up in the way he delivers each line. He’s not trying to impress anyone. He’s just telling the truth the way he knows how.

The production has a warm, human quality. You can tell real players were in the room, sharing ideas, trying things, and building the track piece by piece. The background vocals add a friendly lift, almost like a crowd standing behind the message, nodding along. You don’t need to know the long list of people involved to feel the teamwork in the music. It’s there in every part of the track.

“Turning Tables” also gives a strong hint of what Oledude is aiming for with his album ‘Preacher Man – Vol. 1′. He’s pulling together pieces from different chapters of his life. He’s mixing old influences with new energy. And he’s not afraid to speak up about the things people talk about behind closed doors. It’s rare to hear a song that feels this grounded while still keeping a sense of fun. If you need a song that says something real without beating you over the head, this is it. If you need a groove to walk a little faster to, this is it. And if you want a reminder that music can still push back against the way things are, then “Turning Tables” does that too.

Chris Oledude calls himself a “new” artist, but nothing about this feels new in the awkward sense. It feels like someone returning to what he was meant to do, dusting off the chair, and sitting down with a clear purpose. The timing is right. The message is right. And the song sticks with you longer than you expect.