Chris Oledude revives a timeless anthem of unity with broadway-ready grace in "Rainbow Soul"

Chris Oledude's song "Rainbow Soul" is a bright, hopeful song about peace, unity, and our shared humanity. The song was first written in 1984 and then again in 2025. It has a rich personal, political, and musical history, yet it still feels very relevant today.

"Rainbow Soul" has an emotional openness that feels both personal and communal because it keeps returning to the idea that we all have a light inside us. The chord progressions are happy and emotional, and they flow with a natural warmth that makes you feel good and think at the same time. The harmony that lasts long after the last note gives you an undeniable sense of hope.

The instruments are shiny and pretty, and the way they are set up fits the song's progressive gospel style without being too much. The music in each layer sounds like it was planned, which makes a rich background that lets the message shine through. "Rainbow Soul" differs from other gospel or soul albums by including spoken-word sections. These parts also make it more modern.

The song is interesting because it could be used in a play. The big changes in the music and the way the singer sings make it feel like it was made for a Broadway show in the future, where its themes of unity and shared identity could really come to life. "Rainbow Soul" is both a return and a new start. It shows that songs with meaning don't get old, they change over time.

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