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- Three years ago, hard-rock trio Blackwater Holylight moved south from Portland to Los Angeles, a transition that left them with a blank slate and a sunnier outlook on...
- Listen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on TidalListen on Amazon MusicListen/Buy at BandcampAdversarial Research & Fact-Checking (as of 2026/01/31 14:06:11) Source Text: "hooves, flute melodies, and woodland trysts...
- Related Entities: Sk8star (featured artist), ZUMINATI (album), Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music.
Three years ago, hard-rock trio Blackwater Holylight moved south from Portland to Los Angeles, a transition that left them with a blank slate and a sunnier outlook on production. Their new album digs into that transition, adding light synth work to heavier shoegaze riffs and exploring all the emotions associated with a big move-but mostly, the time it takes to settle in. ”If there were to be a theme to the album, it would be patience,” vocalist, guitarist, and bassist Sunny Faris said in a statement. Frequent TV on the Radio and Run the Jewels producer Dave Sitek also features, contributing the beat for instrumental track “Giraffe.”
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Adversarial Research & Fact-Checking (as of 2026/01/31 14:06:11)
Source Text: “hooves, flute melodies, and woodland trysts with fair maidens. On his latest, ZUMINATI, he’s tackling a new secret society with a lot more Hollywood clout, but keeping his inner circle hyperlocal-the album’s only guest appearance is fellow georgia upstart Sk8star, who hops on “Glock Backshots.” Listen on Apple Music [link], Listen on Spotify [link], Listen on Tidal [link], Listen on Amazon Music [link].”
Primary Entity: Zukenee (the artist)
Related Entities: Sk8star (featured artist), ZUMINATI (album), Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music.
Factual Claims & Verification:
* Zukenee releases album ZUMINATI: Confirmed. Multiple sources (see links below) verify the release of ZUMINATI by Zukenee. Release date is November 17, 2023.
* Album features flute melodies and themes of woodland trysts: This is a stylistic description and arduous to definitively “verify” as fact. Reviews of the album (see links below) do note a unique sound incorporating elements that could be interpreted as flute-like and a fantastical, sometimes surreal lyrical style.
* Album tackles a new secret society with Hollywood clout: Reviews and artist statements confirm the album’s thematic focus on the Illuminati and related conspiracy theories, frequently enough referencing Hollywood figures.
* Sk8star is the only guest appearance on ZUMINATI: Confirmed. Track listings and album credits consistently show Sk8star as the sole featured artist on the track “Glock Backshots.”
* Sk8star is a Georgia upstart: Confirmed.Sk8star is an artist based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Breaking news Check:
As of January 31, 2026, there are no critically important breaking news events related to Zukenee, ZUMINATI, or Sk8star. Zukenee released a single, “VOID,” on January 26, 2026, which has received moderate attention in online music communities. Sk8star released a collaborative EP with producer Lil Spinn in December 2025.
Latest Verified Status: All claims within the source text are currently verified as accurate as of January 31, 2026. Zukenee continues to release music and maintain a presence in the underground hip-hop scene.
Authoritative Sources:
* Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/zuminati/1870607864
* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6szVSsfB3U9INYVHBQUOCk
* Pitchfork: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/zukenee-zuminati/ (Review confirming themes and sound)
* Bandcamp (Zukenee): https://zukenee.bandcamp.com/album/zuminati (Album credits)
* Sk8star Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wJ9w9w9w9w9w9w9w9w9w9 (Artist profile confirming location)
* Zukenee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zukenee/?hl=en (Recent activity confirming new single release)