Zukenee ‘SUICIDE NOTE’ Review: The New Era of Medieval Trap

Zukenee Just Dropped ‘SUICIDE NOTE’—And It’s Not the Medieval Trap You’re Used To

If you’ve been keeping up with the Atlanta underground, you know Zukenee is usually the guy bringing swords, blacksmith aesthetics, and that heavy “Slayer” energy to the table. But his new single, ‘SUICIDE NOTE,’ feels like a complete reset.

After a massive run in 2025 with tracks like “EAR BLEED,” Zukenee is finally taking the armor off. This isn’t just another jumpy rage beat; it’s a pivot toward something more melodic, more vulnerable, and honestly, way more human.

The Sound: From “Knight Shift” to Emotional Pop

We’ve watched Zukenee evolve from the heavily autotuned Playful era into a more “athletic” vocal style. On ‘SUICIDE NOTE,’ he leans even further into that. The track trades the chaotic synths for haunting piano loops and a cleaner pop structure.

It’s a gutsy move. When you’ve built a brand on “Medieval Trap,” pivoting to a pop-leaning sound can be risky. But Zukenee pulls it off by keeping that raw Atlanta grit underneath the melody. It’s less “knight in the woods” and more “late night in Cobb County.”

What’s the Song Really About?

Don’t let the title scare you off. For Zukenee, ‘SUICIDE NOTE’ feels more like a goodbye to his old self. He’s been vocal lately about wanting to be heard without the digital masks, and this track is the proof.

  • The Rebirth: It feels like he’s killing off the “gimmick” version of himself to make room for a real artist.

  • The Pressure: He touches on the weight of being the “next up” in a city that’s already produced legends like Yachty and Nudy.

  • The “Slay” Lifestyle: Even in a softer track, the “Slayer” philosophy of being 1-of-1 remains the heartbeat of the song.

“I’m making it for myself now. The autotune is gone because I want people to hear the real me.” — Zukenee

The Verdict

Zukenee is currently sitting at over 300k monthly listeners, and it’s because he isn’t afraid to get weird. ‘SUICIDE NOTE’ proves he isn’t just a one-trick pony with a medieval aesthetic. He’s an actual songwriter.

If you’re looking for a track that fits that “staring out the window at 2 AM” vibe, this is it. The “Slayer” is growing up, and we’re here for it.

Stream ‘SUICIDE NOTE’ on Spotify and Apple Music.