Ian Freeman

3 weeks ago | afropunk.com | Ian Freeman

Ubisoft’s latest installment in the lore of the Assassins,  Assassin’s Creed Shadows, takes a bold leap into feudal Japan, offering a mixed bag of stealthy elegance, complex world-building, and interesting choices. As a geek from Brooklyn whose penchant for ninjas sparked from 80’s Kung Fu Theatre, I found myself both enthralled and bewildered by this journey.

Oct 22, 2024 | afropunk.com | Ian Freeman

Diamond Rowe, co-founder of Metal group Tetrarch and guitar brand Jackson have teamed up to make history, creating the brand’s first female signature artist guitar.

Sep 5, 2024 | afropunk.com | Ian Freeman

April Kae is leading a new wave of women bass players, joining the ranks of Mohini Dey, Esperanza Spalding, Blu DeTiger, Adi Oasis, Georgia South, and more—powerhouses who are redefining the bass world and building devoted fan bases along the way. April’s “welcome to the stage” moment sparked debates across the internet, with some pointing to her viral covers of Cardi B’s “Up” and Grover Washington Jr.’s “Just the Two of Us” as the start of her rise.

Aug 14, 2024 | afropunk.com | Ian Freeman

If you’re a black gamer you know the experience is an interesting one. It’s like being an Xbox fan. (Team Blue over here!).You enjoy yourself but know you deserve better. And while they keep promising it will get better, it doesn’t. And inevitably, there’s that moment, usually around E3, or Gamescom where you get that wake-up call that it just isn’t the same experience everyone else is getting. But shouts to Xbox their diversity team is amazing.

Jul 7, 2023 | afropunk.com | Ian Freeman

Enigmatic and Grammy award-winning popstar Steve Lacy has been dubbed a new kind of Guitar Hero by fans, peers, and even GQ. From his start as a teenager with R&B group The Internet, his guitar prowess and musicianship have had him work with Kendrick Lamar, Solange, J. Cole, Blood Orange, Mac Miller, Vampire Weekend, Foushee, and others. Recently stepping into the spotlight with his album Gemini Rights, Steve’s music, unique style, and personality have made him a social media darling.