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NUVAPULSE 12/8/25 *** A Song for the Heart: Chris Oledude’s ‘We Will Get Through This’ Brings Hope and Healing
I listened to Chris Oledude’s “We Will Get Through This” and it hit me in a way few songs do. The song was released on 28 November, 2025. It’s quiet at first, but it grows on you because it’s honest. There’s no flashy production or over-the-top arrangement, just music that feels lived in and real. It’s a ballad, but not about romantic love. It’s about friendship, about sticking by someone when life gets messy and hard. That’s what makes it feel so immediate and human.
Yanitza Lee’s voice adds something I didn’t expect. When she and Chris sing together, it feels like they’re having a conversation through music. It’s not perfect or polished in a commercial way; it’s warm and sincere. And the guitar work from Tomas Rodriguez fits so naturally. It’s soft and supportive, never in the way, just helping the voices tell the story. You can feel the friendship and trust in how they perform, it makes the song feel alive.
Knowing the story behind the song made it hit even harder. Chris wrote it after spending a year helping people struggling with mental health and substance abuse. You can hear the care in every line. It’s not just a song for listening, it’s a song for holding onto when things feel heavy. That’s what makes it so important, especially in times like these when so many people feel lost or overwhelmed. It’s a message of hope that doesn’t feel forced.
On the album, it follows a much darker, more violent song, which makes it stand out even more. After hearing the harshness of the world, this song feels like a pause, a moment to breathe and remember that support and love matter. By the end, you’re not just hearing the song, but you’re carrying it with you. It’s simple, but it’s one of those songs that stays with you long after it ends.
Full review at https://nuvapulse.com/a-song-for-the-heart-chris-oledudes-we-will-get-through-this-brings-hope-and-healing/
MUSIC FOR ALL 12/8/25 *** CHRIS OLEDUDE offers single from debut album.
“We Will Get Through This” is the fifth single released from CHRIS OLEDUDE’s debut album, “PREACHER MAN – VOL. 1”. The work is inspired by the experiences of this multifaceted artist, and this song in particular has a theme that addresses the unconditional love that is often demanded of people who care about individuals suffering from psychological or emotional distress (or both) and the consequences — including substance abuse.
Sonically, we have a work that encompasses sophisticated styles with diverse facets, excelling in bringing together folk, pop, waltz, and classical music in a beautiful package that reveals masterful arrangements, as well as an impressive vocal duet.
The sound features a foundation of acoustic and electric guitars interwoven in perfect measure, a flawless rhythm section in its tones, as well as well-placed keyboards and brass instruments that only enrich and enhance the track's energy. Not to mention the percussive elements that give it a certain Latin feel.
The singer also has the support of the beautiful singer Yanitza Lee, who performs a masterful duet, making the song even more enchanting. Not to mention the perfect backing vocals, which further enhance the lyrics. All in a solid production, creating a very fitting atmosphere for this end-of-year celebration period.
Full review at https://musicforall.com.br/chris-oledude-oferece-single-de-disco-de-estreia/
BERLIN ON AIR 12/8/25 *** Chris Oledude – We Will Get Through This (Indie Pop)
Es gibt wohl kaum etwas Schöneres, als wenn sich zwei Stimmen so wunderbar ergänzen und ein perfekt aufeinander abgestimmtes Duett mit reichlich Gefühl enthüllen. Die Rede ist von ‘We Will Get Through This’, einer Neuerscheinung des talentierten Singer/Songwriters Chris Oledude, die in Kollaboration mit Yanitza Lee entstanden ist.
Neben den fabelhaften mehrstimmigen Passagen haben mir vor allem die gesungenen Melodien gefallen, die besonders im Refrain ein Gefühl von Gänsehaut vermitteln und zugleich etwas Hymnisches und Hoffnungsvolles hervorbringen. Auch in den Lyrics spüre ich eine gewisse Stärke und Ausdruckskraft, die etwas Ansteckendes verkörpert.
Musikalisch untermalt von einem mittelschnellen Balladenarrangement und exzellent gezupften Läufen, ist 'We Will Get Through This’ ein Werk, das auf direktem Wege berührt. Keinesfalls unerwähnt lassen wollte ich den erzählerischen Stil, der den Raum zusätzlich mit einer gewissen Wärme erfüllt. Hört direkt mal rein und bleibt ebenso mit weiteren Veröffentlichungen von Chris Oledude bei Spotify auf dem Laufenden:
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There is hardly anything more beautiful than when two voices complement each other so wonderfully and reveal a perfectly coordinated duet with plenty of feeling. We are talking about 'We Will Get Through This', a new release by the talented singer/songwriter Chris Oledude, which was created in collaboration with Yanitza Lee.
In addition to the fabulous polyphonic passages, I especially liked the sung melodies, which convey a feeling of goosebumps, especially in the chorus, and at the same time bring out something anthemic and hopeful. I also feel a certain strength and expressiveness in the lyrics, which embodies something contagious.
Musically accompanied by a medium-fast ballad arrangement and excellently plucked runs, 'We Will Get Through This' is a work that touches in a direct way. I did not want to leave unmentioned the narrative style, which also fills the room with a certain warmth. Listen right in and stay up to date with other releases by Chris Oledude on Spotify:
Full review at https://www.berlinonair.cc/post/802347174960775168/chris-oledude-we-will-get-through-this-indie
OBLIQ 12/18/25 *** WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS
Chris Oledude delivers a powerful and deeply human statement with “We Will Get Through This,” a standout moment from his debut album PREACHER MAN – VOL. 1 that confirms his vision as an artist unafraid to lead with empathy. The song brings together key collaborators whose contributions shape its emotional core. Oledude met Yanitza Lee in early 2023 while she was singing soprano in a small choral group created to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Struck by the purity of her voice, Oledude later invited her to join the album sessions, where she delivers a stunning co-lead performance.
Guitarist Tomas Rodriguez, a longtime collaborator, adds a warm and expressive layer that beautifully complements the duet, making this their first studio recording together. From this page’s perspective, this is a highly distinctive pop track infused with classical-pop, folk, and many other influences. The atmosphere is immersive, capable of pulling the listener into a completely different and unique world. Despite its complexity, the production is remarkably refined. Beautiful melodies meet an extraordinary, powerful voice, resulting in a true masterpiece.
Full review at https://www.instagram.com/p/DScQJS_jIgu/?igsh=MXVueTR2NXExMjc5OQ%3D%3D
ZILLIONS 12/4/25 *** Chris Oledude unveils “We Will Get Through This” a timely beacon of love, hope, and human resilience
Chris Oledude's new single, "We Will Get Through This,"... is full of memories, shows off his refined artistry, and captures the emotional weight of what we're going through right now.
Oledude gets a lot of his ideas from the music that shaped him, like simple songs from his childhood, calming folk melodies, Broadway-inspired emotions, and the timeless quality of famous pop duets like those of Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. The result looks like something you've seen before, but it's still very different. You can hear the song without turning up the volume because it is so subtle. It makes its point clearly, easily, and with a goal in mind.
The music sounds better because of where it came from. Oledude worked for a small non-profit that helps people with mental health and substance abuse problems for a year in the summer of 2023, remembering the dedication there and how much it was needed. After finishing the assignment in August 2024, the song became a moving tribute to the Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub in Cold Spring, NY, where it was first sung.
What began as a tribute soon became more important. The song's message of unconditional love and compassion has gotten stronger since the 2024 election and the chaos that followed. "We Will Get Through This" explores the quiet, unyielding strength that people who help those who are mentally or emotionally troubled need. This is happening more and more.
Full review at https://www.zillionsmagazine.com/2025/12/chris-oledude-unveils-we-will-get.html
12/10/25 *** TODAY'S INDIE POP BOPS // CHRIS OLEDUDE: Chris Oledude – We Will Get Through This
This edition of Indie Pop BOPS highlights a track built on warmth, compassion, and classic songwriting charm. Chris Oledude’s We Will Get Through This is a soothing dose of light at a time when many listeners are craving exactly that. A brilliantly uplifting indie pop ballad, We Will Get Through This glows with heart, honesty, and real human hope.
Chris Oledude returns with We Will Get Through This, a gentle indie pop ballad shaped by gratitude and emotional clarity. Inspired by Oledude’s work with a community mental health organisation, the track blossoms into something universal, celebrating the kind of steady love that carries people through difficult seasons.
Warm acoustic guitar, tender vocal harmonies, and a soft melodic lift give the song a timeless feel. It nods to folk, Broadway classics, and golden era pop while staying beautifully grounded in Oledude’s own storytelling voice.
As the only ballad on his debut album Preacher Man Vol. 1, this track stands out as its emotional centre. It radiates kindness, calm, and quiet resilience. We Will Get Through This is a reminder that hope is not naive. It is necessary.
Full review at https://bops.blog/todays-indie-pop-bops-chris-oledude/
REVISTA SOUNDLOOP *** “We Will Get Through This” de Chris Oledude:
Una canción de esperanza en tiempos turbulentos: El artista puertorriqueño-estadounidense Chris Oledude lanzó recientemente su nuevo single, “We Will Get Through This”, la quinta entrega de su álbum debut PREACHER MAN – VOL. 1. El músico es conocido por fusionar pop, funk, R&B y tradición folk con una perspectiva centrada en la justicia social y la sanación colectiva.
“We Will Get Through This” fue escrita en agosto de 2024, un año en el que Oledude trabajó para una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a la salud mental y al tratamiento de adicciones. Inspirado por la dedicación del equipo y por las historias con las que convivió, el músico escribió la canción como un homenaje al Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub de Cold Spring, Nueva York, donde fue interpretada por primera vez el 31 de agosto de ese año.
Chris Oledude
La composición se nutre de recuerdos de infancia, melodías sencillas, folk, musicales de Broadway y clásicos dúos pop como el de Diana Ross y Lionel Richie en “Endless Love”. Tenemos una balada que destaca por su calidez y por el dúo vocal entre Oledude y la soprano Yanitza Lee, invitada especial. El guitarrista Tomas Rodriguez completa el cuadro sonoro con un acompañamiento delicado.
En PREACHER MAN – VOL. 1, “We Will Get Through This” ocupa un lugar singular: es la única balada del álbum y aparece inmediatamente después de una canción de fuerte contenido político y violencia explícita, enfocada en los traumas de guerra. “La sanación siempre necesita ser destacada”, afirma el artista. “No podemos terminar ni prevenir la violencia sin sanar, y esa sanación debe construirse desde el amor”.
Yanitza Lee
El mensaje de la canción ha adquirido una relevancia todavía mayor después de las elecciones estadounidenses de 2024 y del clima social posterior. Su llamado a la empatía encuentra eco en un mundo que atraviesa crisis políticas y humanitarias. “We Will Get Through This” aborda directamente el amor incondicional que requieren quienes acompañan a personas en situaciones de sufrimiento psicológico, emocional o de adicción. Para Oledude, esta clase de amor constituye una forma de resistencia ética y comunitaria.
Chris Oledude nació en Puerto Rico, criado en un hogar donde convivían el folk, la música clásica, el funk, el pop y las canciones de protesta; allí, comenzó a cantar junto a sus hermanos desde muy pequeño. Su carrera se consolidó con presentaciones callejeras en Nueva York y colaboraciones con figuras como Pete Seeger, quien alentó su búsqueda de canciones orientadas a la justicia social.
Tomas Rodríguez
Tras décadas volcadas al activismo político, Oledude regresó a la música después de dos pérdidas familiares: la de su padre y la de su esposa. Ese renacimiento artístico dio lugar a su nombre actual, a una serie de producciones audiovisuales premiadas internacionalmente —entre ellas George Floyd: Say Their Names y Orange Blues 24— y finalmente a su álbum PREACHER MAN – VOL. 1.
Con “We Will Get Through This”, Chris Oledude refuerza su misión de crear música para estos tiempos, apostando por la posibilidad de sanar.
Full interview at https://www.revistasoundloop.com/2025/12/we-will-get-through-this-chris-oledude.html
ARTISTI ONLINE 12/3/25 *** https://www.instagram.com/p/DR6yDBBDZYF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
“We Will Get Through This” è il quinto singolo di Chris Oledude, tratto dall’album PREACHER MAN – VOL. 1. Il brano nasce dai ricordi musicali dell’artista e dalla sua esperienza lavorativa in una piccola organizzazione non-profit dedicata alla salute mentale e alla lotta alle dipendenze.
Alla fine del suo incarico nel 2024, Oledude scrive il brano e lo dedica al Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub, eseguendolo per la prima volta il 31 agosto. Dopo le elezioni del 2024, il messaggio della canzone — incentrato su amore incondizionato, sostegno e speranza — assume un valore ancora più universale, rivolgendosi non solo agli Stati Uniti ma all’intero mondo.
All’interno dell’album, è l’unica ballad e arriva dopo un brano che denuncia la violenza della guerra. In un contesto segnato da conflitti globali, Oledude ritiene essenziale mettere in luce il tema della guarigione, particolarmente sentito durante le festività.
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“We Will Get Through This” is the fifth single by Chris Oledude, taken from the album PREACHER MAN – VOL. 1. The song is born from the artist's musical memories and from his working experience in a small non-profit organization dedicated to mental health and the fight against addictions.
At the end of his tenure in 2024 Oledude writes the piece and dedicates it to the Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub, performing it for the first time on August 31. After the 2024 election, the song’s message — centered around unconditional love, support and hope — takes on an even more universal value, addressing not only the U.S. but the entire world.
In the album, it’s the only ballad and it comes after a song denouncing the violence of war. In a context marked by global conflicts, Oledude thinks it is essential to shed light on the theme of healing, particularly heard during the holidays.
DULAXI 12/15/25 *** Chris Oledude – We Will Get Through This Single Review: A Profound Exploration Of Healing, Friendship, And Musical Storytelling In Modern Times
Chris Oledude... blends old school blues, gospel, R&B, and rock with urgent contemporary themes. Today, his debut album, PREACHER MAN – VOL. 1, showcases this fusion of personal experience, musical versatility, and social consciousness. The album signals a new chapter in Oledude’s career, reaffirming the healing power of music. ... The vocal duet between Chris Oledude and soprano Yanitza Lee is a central pillar of the song’s emotional impact. ... Together, their voices form a dialogue rather than a conventional call-and-response, representing the mutual support described in the lyrics. The interplay conveys empathy as a shared experience, highlighting the emotional labor involved in sustaining true friendship and connection. The song addresses mental health challenges, substance abuse, and emotional distress, acknowledging real struggles with compassion rather than offering superficial hope....
Ultimately, “We Will Get Through This” stands as a landmark example of Chris Oledude’s musical vision, combining lyrical honesty, vocal sophistication, and instrumental restraint to create a deeply moving work. As a ballad, it achieves both simplicity and emotional complexity, leaving a lasting impression on the listener. The song’s combination of experience-driven writing and careful musical craft ensures its longevity. Through “We Will Get Through This,” Chris Oledude establishes himself as an artist capable of blending heart, intellect, and musical skill. This track confirms his mission to make music a source of comfort, reflection, and communal resilience.
The song is a testament to the power of patience, love, and shared endurance. It ultimately offers listeners a space for hope, reflection, and emotional replenishment.
REVOLUTIONS DE RYTHME 1/24/26 *** "WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS" Par Chris Oledude:
"We Will Get Through This" de Chris Oledude n’arrive pas avec fracas, mais avec quelque chose de bien plus puissant : la sincérité. Sorti le 28 novembre 2025, ce single s’impose comme un rappel que la musique n’a pas besoin de crier pour être entendue. Dès les premières secondes, la chanson installe son territoire émotionnel avec retenue et délicatesse, s’ouvrant doucement et laissant son message se déployer progressivement. Il s’agit d’une ballade ancrée dans les sensibilités Pop et Latin Pop, mais qui résiste aux instincts les plus commerciaux du genre. Elle privilégie au contraire l’intimité, la clarté et l’honnêteté émotionnelle. Ici, pas d’effets spectaculaires ni d’arrangements démesurés — seulement un sentiment d’expérience vécue, transmis avec douceur. Le résultat ressemble moins à une performance qu’à un moment partagé, offert plutôt qu’exposé. Dans un paysage musical souvent dominé par l’urgence et l’excès, "We Will Get Through This" se distingue par sa patience, laissant l’auditeur s’installer pleinement dans son cœur émotionnel.
Ce qui rend cette sortie particulièrement remarquable, c’est son propos. Là où de nombreuses ballades se concentrent sur l’amour romantique ou la rupture, Oledude déplace le regard vers l’amitié, la solidarité et l’endurance émotionnelle. "We Will Get Through This" parle du fait de rester aux côtés de quelqu’un lorsque la vie devient écrasante — lorsque les certitudes s’effondrent et qu’il ne reste plus que l’acte de présence. Les paroles ne sont ni abstraites ni surchargées de métaphores ; elles sont ancrées, presque conversationnelles, comme échangées entre des personnes qui se comprennent profondément. Ce sentiment de reconnaissance mutuelle est au cœur de la force du morceau. La chanson ne cherche pas à offrir des solutions faciles ni un optimisme artificiel. Elle reconnaît la difficulté avec honnêteté tout en affirmant — calmement, avec persistance — que le lien humain peut nous porter. C’est un espoir sans contrainte, un réconfort sans illusion. Cet équilibre précis rend la chanson particulièrement immédiate et profondément humaine, surtout à une époque où tant de personnes font face à l’isolement, à l’anxiété et à l’épuisement émotionnel.
Une part essentielle de la profondeur émotionnelle du titre réside dans la collaboration elle-même. La voix de Yanitza Lee apporte une dimension fondamentale, transformant le morceau d’une expression individuelle en un véritable dialogue partagé. Lorsque Lee et Oledude chantent ensemble, on perçoit instantanément un sentiment de confiance et de familiarité. Leurs voix ne s’affrontent pas ; elles se complètent, s’entrelacent avec chaleur et subtilité. L’interprétation semble volontairement imparfaite dans le meilleur sens du terme — non pas brute, mais authentique. Il n’y a aucune tentative de lisser chaque aspérité ou de rechercher une perfection artificielle. La vérité émotionnelle est laissée libre de respirer. Ce choix renforce l’authenticité du morceau, qui prend alors la forme d’un échange sincère plutôt que d’un duo construit. Le travail de guitare de Tomas Rodriguez accentue encore cette atmosphère. Son jeu est discret, soutenant, profondément intuitif, toujours au service de la chanson. Chaque accord semble posé avec soin, guidant l’auditeur à travers le paysage émotionnel sans jamais détourner l’attention. Ensemble, ces performances créent une proximité rare, comme si l’on assistait à quelque chose de personnel et de non filtré, dans la même pièce que les musiciens.
Le poids émotionnel de "We Will Get Through This" est indissociable de son ancrage dans le réel. Chris Oledude a écrit cette chanson après avoir passé un an à travailler pour une petite association dédiée à l’accompagnement de personnes confrontées à des troubles de santé mentale et à des problèmes de dépendance. Cette expérience n’est ni un simple contexte ni un argument narratif : elle est inscrite dans l’ADN même de la chanson. On la ressent dans le soin apporté aux mots, dans l’absence totale de jugement, et dans la compassion qui traverse chaque phrase. Le morceau ne romantise pas la souffrance, et ne la réduit pas non plus à une leçon. Il reflète la réalité de ce que signifie être présent pour les autres dans leurs moments les plus vulnérables. Ce vécu confère à la chanson une gravité impossible à fabriquer artificiellement. Savoir que "We Will Get Through This" est devenu un hommage au Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub à Cold Spring, dans l’État de New York — où elle a été interprétée pour la première fois — ajoute une couche supplémentaire de sens. La chanson existe non seulement comme œuvre artistique, mais aussi comme réponse à une expérience humaine concrète, façonnée par des personnes et des besoins réels.
Oledude puise dans un éventail d’influences large mais cohérent, donnant naissance à un son familier sans jamais devenir prévisible. On y perçoit des échos de chansons simples de l’enfance, de mélodies folk apaisantes, d’une expressivité émotionnelle inspirée de Broadway, ainsi que de la qualité intemporelle des grands duos pop, comme ceux de Diana Ross et Lionel Richie. Pourtant, la chanson ne sombre jamais dans la nostalgie gratuite. Ces références servent plutôt de points d’ancrage émotionnels, conférant au morceau une dimension intemporelle. L’un des aspects les plus marquants de "We Will Get Through This" est sa subtilité. Le morceau ne repose ni sur le volume ni sur des ruptures spectaculaires pour transmettre son message. Au contraire, il invite l’auditeur à se rapprocher, à écouter attentivement. Il y a dans cette approche une confiance silencieuse — la certitude que le message atteindra sa cible sans être surligné. Cette retenue permet à l’intention émotionnelle de s’exprimer avec clarté et naturel, rendant la chanson à la fois accessible et profondément touchante.
En définitive, "We Will Get Through This" est une chanson conçue non seulement pour être écoutée, mais pour être conservée, comme un refuge. Elle offre du réconfort sans clichés et de l’espoir sans déni, ce qui la rend particulièrement précieuse en période d’incertitude. Les auditeurs peuvent s’attendre à une expérience intime, apaisante et doucement transformatrice — un rappel que la résilience naît souvent de la connexion plutôt que de la force individuelle. Disponible sur le site officiel de Chris Oledude (www.oledude.rocks), sur Spotify et sur la plupart des plateformes de streaming, ce single fait partie de ces sorties rares qui semblent nécessaires plutôt que simplement opportunes. Il ne cherche pas à suivre les tendances ni à définir une époque ; il s’adresse à quelque chose de durable dans l’expérience humaine. "We Will Get Through This" prouve que la musique, lorsqu’elle est créée avec soin et intention, peut encore servir de refuge — un espace tranquille où revenir lorsque tout semble lourd, et une voix douce rappelant que nous n’avons pas à tout affronter seuls.
Full review at https://www.revolutionsderhythme.co/post/we-will-get-through-this-par-chris-oledude
THE WHISTLER TRAVELER 12/13/25 *** This Week’s ‘Spring Folklore’ : A Fresh Exploration of Alt Folk -- Chris Oledude – We Will Get Through This:
For his latest single, ‘We Will Get Through This’, singer-songwriter and visionary composer, Chris Oledude collaborates with Yanitza Lee. Together they craft a gospel/ R&B/ folk/ blues/ pop single that is heartfelt. Exploring themes of community, connection, and family, the track has a way of comforting the listener.
The multi-instrumental soundscape is so fluid. We see choral build ups layered with island beats, and acoustics. The Latin blues comes on midway, beautifully carrying us into the emotion of the second verse. If you’re feeling fearful, weak, or lonely this holiday season, hold on to this gem of a song.
Full review at https://thewhistlingtraveller.com/2025/12/13/this-weeks-spring-folklore-a-fresh-exploration-of-alt-folk/
12/20/25 *** Chris Oledude nos encanta com a belíssima 'We Will Get Through This': Vindo de NY, Estados Unidos, esse é um artista que aparece por aqui com um trabalho revelado nas plataformas de streaming recentemente e que iremos falar mais sobre abaixo.
Lançada durante o final de Novembro, 'We Will Get Through This' é uma faixa que entrega para os ouvintes linhas vocais impecáveis, seja principal ou backing e que se conecta perfeitamente com uma instrumentação repleta de elementos charmosos ao longo de toda sua extensão.
Sendo a quinta amostra de seu álbum de estreia, ele tem um lirismo inspirado pelas lembranças de infância, seja ela canções simples, músicas folclóricas, entre outros, além de ter nascido de uma experiência pessoal marcante para o artista, quando trabalhou numa ONG dedicada a questões de saúde mental e abuso de substâncias, se impressionando compromisso e visão de toda a equipe, dedicando para eles e, posteriormente, passando a refletir uma necessidade coletiva por esperança, apoio e empatia ao redor do mundo, falando sobre o amor de quem cuida de pessoas com sofrimento emocional ou psicológico e sobre o peso que isso carrega.
Definida como a única balada do álbum e faixa mais doce que o artista já escreveu, ela pode ser ouvida abaixo:
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Coming from NY, United States, this is an artist who appears here with a work revealed on streaming platforms recently and that we will talk more about below.
Released during the end of November, 'We Will Get Through This' is a track that delivers impeccable vocal lines to listeners, whether lead or backing and that connects perfectly with an instrumentation full of charming elements throughout its length.
Being the fifth sample of his debut album, it has a lyricism inspired by childhood memories, be it simple songs, folk songs, among others, in addition to having been born from a remarkable personal experience for the artist, when he worked in an NGO dedicated to mental health and substance abuse issues, being impressed by the commitment and vision of the entire team, dedicating it to them and, subsequently, going on to reflect a collective need for hope, support and empathy around the world, talking about the love of those who care for people with emotional or psychological suffering and the weight it carries.
Defined as the album's only ballad and sweetest track the artist has ever written, it can be heard below:
Full review at https://www.osgarotosdeliverpool.com.br/2025/12/chris-oledude-nos-encanta-com-belissima.html
SONIDA A LA CARTA 1/25/26 *** : ¡El arte melódico y la exquisita expresividad de este diamante musical están destinadas a sembrar serenidad en tu existencia!
La historia que surge tras esta colaboración es breve, ya que Chris Oledude comparte que conoció a Yanitza Lee en el año 2023, y quedó fascinado por su talento deslumbrante y su energía arrolladora, su voz de soprano, cual torrente cristalino, y su vitalidad contagiosa lo embelesaron de tal manera que decidieron aunar sus dones en este proyecto. ¡Y vaya que han logrado forjar un hechizo sonoro!, se palpa que esta canción se nutre de recuerdos entrañables y que anhela brindar una reparadora sensación para el oyente, es como un efímero llamado a la esperanza, pero solo podrás desentrañar la magia que encierra este lanzamiento cuando te permitas sumergirte en él sin reservas. ¡No dilates más este encuentro y concede una oportunidad a esta gema musical!
Y ahora, te extiendo una invitación a compartir tus emociones: ¿Qué sensaciones ha despertado en ti esta composición? ¿La recomendarías a un alma amiga que precisa un abrazo de comprensión, o a tu familia para esos días en los que la luz del sol se oculta tras un manto de melancolía? ¡Anímate a expresarte en los comentarios!, anhelamos que esta canción te prodigue el apoyo y el consuelo que tanto necesitas en esos instantes de vulnerabilidad.
El artista ha confesado que esta es una de las canciones más entrañables que ha alumbrado, dejando entrever que la intensidad del amor se explora aquí desde una perspectiva de camaradería, familiaridad y unión, valores que nos permiten forjar lazos indestructibles y duraderos para alcanzar la dicha.
Esto refleja el compromiso genuino que puede florecer en el seno de una familia donde reina el afecto, en esencia, esta es una canción fundamental para tus listas de reproducción, deberías permitir que sus notas te envuelvan, pues ha sido creada con una intención sumamente noble, no consientas que la desazón te consuma y atrévete a descubrir por qué este nuevo álbum (y en particular este sencillo), tocará las fibras más sensibles de tu ser: tu humildad, tu empatía y tu instinto de conexión estarán más vivos que nunca.
Full review at https://www.sonidoalacarta.com/2026/01/chris-oledude-we-will-get-through-this.html
INDIE DOCK MUSIC BLOG 12/20/25 *** CHRIS OLEDUDE – WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS:
The opening bars of Chris Oledude's "We Will Get Through This" arrive with the kind of unassuming gentleness that belies the emotional weight it carries. Here is a songwriter unafraid to wear vulnerability as a badge of honour, crafting a duet with Yanitza Lee that speaks to the peculiar alchemy of friendship forged in the crucible of another's suffering. This is not your standard fare of romantic entreaty or sentimental platitude; rather, it positions itself as something altogether more demanding—a meditation on unconditional presence, on the exhausting, essential work of simply being there.
Oledude has reached backwards through the decades, mining the bedrock of American popular song—childhood melodies, folk traditions, Broadway's theatrical sweep, and the crystalline pop duets of Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. Yet "We Will Get Through This" never feels derivative. Instead, these influences meld into something that sounds both familiar and freshly minted, as though the song has always existed somewhere just beyond conscious memory, waiting to be summoned forth. The result is a piece that wears its heart on its sleeve without collapsing into mawkishness, a delicate balance that many attempt but few achieve.
Lee's soprano possesses a purity that Oledude clearly recognized from their first collaboration in January 2023, and his instinct to feature her as co-lead proves entirely justified. Her voice moves through the melody's considerable range with an ease that masks the technical difficulty inherent in the composition. Against Oledude's more weathered vocal texture, Lee provides both contrast and complement—two voices that represent different life experiences united in common purpose. Tomas Rodriguez's guitar work deserves particular mention; his playing never overwhelms but instead weaves around the vocals like careful embroidery, adding colour and dimension without drawing undue attention to itself.
The backstory lends additional resonance. Written following Oledude's year-long engagement with the Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub, the song emerged from direct confrontation with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Originally dedicated to that specific organization, the track has subsequently taken on broader significance—a quality inherent to the best songwriting, which somehow anticipates needs not yet articulated. First performed in August 2024, its message has only grown more pertinent as the months have passed, addressing what Oledude identifies as "a broader and deeper need for hope and support."
On the album PREACHER MAN - VOL. 1, "We Will Get Through This" serves as the sole ballad, positioned deliberately after a harsh protest against war's violence. This sequencing proves canny; the gentleness lands with greater impact precisely because of the contrast. Oledude understands that healing cannot occur in a vacuum, that tenderness means nothing without first acknowledging brutality. His comment that "healing always needs to be highlighted" speaks to a philosophical position increasingly rare in contemporary discourse—the notion that transformation occurs one individual at a time, through love-oriented mindsets rather than grand gestures or policy pronouncements.
The songwriter himself calls this "the 'sweetest' song I have ever written," distinguishing it from previous ballads laden with romantic intensity. Instead, the focus rests squarely on friendship, on the grinding difficulty of sustained emotional availability. "Being a true friend is much harder than being a lover," Oledude observes, "that being there for someone requires a commitment from every part of your being." This hard-won wisdom permeates every measure, transforming what might have been merely pleasant into something genuinely affecting.
"We Will Get Through This" ultimately succeeds because it refuses easy consolation. The title itself functions as promise, threat, and prayer simultaneously—an acknowledgment that survival is neither simple nor guaranteed, but perhaps possible through collective effort. In less capable hands, such material might curdle into self-righteousness or saccharine treacle. Oledude and his collaborators have instead created something genuinely nourishing, a song that meets despair with neither denial nor defeat, but with the quiet insistence that love, however imperfect, remains our most reliable compass.
Full review at https://indiedockmusicblog.co.uk/?p=33825
ENDSESSIONS 12/24/25 *** CHRIS OLEDUDE – WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS:
¡CHRIS OLEDUDE nos hace vivir un recorrido conmovedor u melodioso!, conoce su nueva canción y siente una gran emoción emergiendo desde tu interior:
En esta ocasión adorarás esta obra ya que CHRIS OLEDUDE ha creado una atmósfera emotiva que te atrapa con armoniosos arreglos y un ambiente edificante que te hace sentir un gran vinculo, en esta rola tendremos cantos de ensueño y una premisa que nos hace despertar nuestro lado humano, sin duda tiene una esencia que te renueva por completo, la energía vital se apoderará de tu alma rápidamente con esta bella pieza… “WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS” es una rola única en esta se explora la necesidad de amor en tiempos oscuros, dejando que el oyente fluye en un entorno de conciencia y brío que le vendrá de maravilla en esta temporada navideña, ¡por eso no puedes dejar fuera de tu radar a esta cálida entrega!
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CHRIS OLEDUDE makes us live a moving or melodious journey!, get to know his new song and feel a great emotion emerging from within:
On this occasion you will adore this work since CHRIS OLEDUDE has created an emotional atmosphere that catches you with harmonious arrangements and an uplifting atmosphere that makes you feel a great bond, in this song we will have dream songs and a premise that makes us awaken our human side, without a doubt it has an essence that renews you completely, The vital energy will quickly take over your soul with this beautiful piece... "WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS" is a unique track in which the need for love in dark times is explored, letting the listener flow in an environment of awareness and verve that will come in handy this Christmas season, that's why you can't leave this warm delivery off your radar!
Full review at https://endsessions.com.mx/2025/12/24/chris-oledude-we-will-get-through-this/
PROJECT TIMBRE 12/22/25 *** "We Will Get Through This" by Chris Oledude:
Timeless soul music to comfort the modern world.: The kind of music which does not express the coming of better days, but quietly creates the room for it.
Full review at https://www.projecttimbre.com/post/we-will-get-through-this-by-chris-oledude-timeless-soul-music-to-comfort-the-modern-world
RADIO AIRPLAY 1/29/26 *** SONG REVIEW 🎵📝 Chris Oledude - WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS:
Overall Impression: With its deeply endearing nature and delicate performances, “We Will Get Through This” is a song designed not to overwhelm but to guide—the musical equivalent of a steadying hand on the shoulder. It is a beautifully crafted reminder that comfort doesn’t always come from volume, but from intention. Through gentle vocals, world-flavored textures, and lyrics steeped in empathy, Chris Oledude creates a musical safe haven—one that feels both spiritually uplifting and intimately personal. It’s not just a song; it’s a companion for difficult moments, a testament to the quiet power of compassion, and a reminder that even in our darkest shades of grey, we never face the storm alone.
Strongest Point(s): Chris’s vocal performance radiates an undeniable sense of delicacy and poise, built on subtlety rather than spectacle. Each phrase is allowed to breathe, spacious and unhurried, with his calm, soothing presence becoming the emotional anchor of the track—something relatable and human, more companion than performer. Even when the lyrics address turmoil—“All the weakness, fear and loss twirling with tornado force…”—the delivery remains meditative and gentle, as if offering reassurance that clarity and compassion can steady even the fiercest internal storm. The dynamic shift introduced by the female vocalist adds a powerful second emotional lens. Her presence doesn’t simply provide harmony; it broadens the narrative, creating a dialogue of mutual support. Where Chris offers grounding reassurance, she brings uplift and empathy, reinforcing the song’s central message that healing and perseverance are shared experiences. The arrangement further amplifies this warmth, wrapping the vocals in richly textured layers. Velvety synth-string pads glow beneath the melody, while spirit-raising backing vocals swell with an almost angelic presence. The classical guitar introduces a world-music flavor through Latin-inspired, flamenco-infused phrasing, injecting intimacy and passion. Brief surges of harmonic intensity prevent the track from becoming static, and subtle gothic-tinged choral moments momentarily deepen the emotional contrast before the song returns to its comforting tonal palette—making the light feel even brighter after the shade.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of adult contemporary pop will find this to be an undeniably soothing listening experience.
Full review at https://radioairplayblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/song-review-chris-oledude-we-will-get.html