Soren Baker
2013 itemsThe News Editor of HipHopDX.com, Soren Baker has had more than 3,500 articles published in such publications as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, XXL and The Source. The Maryland native has penned liner notes for albums by 2Pac, Ice Cube, N.W.A, Gang Starr and others. He has also authored 14 books, worked on television programs for VH1 and Fuse and has sold a movie script. Baker is the co-host of Open Bar Radio on 93.5 KDAY in Los Angeles with Xzibit and has written and produced DVDs for Tech N9ne and Chingy.
Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon A Time In Shaolin” Snippets Apparently Released
Martin Shkreli reportedly purchased the collection for $2 million.
Juicy J “O’s To Oscars” Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE: Juicy J's mixtape features Project Pat, Wiz Khalifa and Logic.
Pearl Gates “Diamond Mind” EP Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
The eight-track project features Masta Ace, Wordsworth and Stricklin.
Rick Rock “Rocket The Album” Stream, Cover Art & Trackist
Rick Rock’s album features longtime collaborators Snoop Dogg, Redman, E-40 and Xzibit.
Eminem, Meek Mill & Vince Staples Songs In Running For Oscars
74 songs are being considered in the Original Song category.
Will Smith Talks Touring With DJ Jazzy Jeff
Will Smith told Jimmy Fallon that he’s going to tour next year.
Meek Mill Allegedly Gave The Court Water Not Urine During Drug Test
Nicki Minaj testifies that Meek Mill does not do drugs.
Meek Mill Comments On Probation Hearing & Young Thug Security Worker Murdered
For our exclusive, Walter French talks about why ghostwriting is such a hot-button topic.
Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon A Time In Shaolin” Reportedly Purchased For $2 Million By Martin Shkreli
“The sale of 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' was agreed upon in May,” RZA says.
Stitches Claims He Lost Vision In Left Eye
"This ain’t nothing to a g,” Stitches writes. "An eye for an eye.”
Lupe Fiasco Reacts To Grammys Snub & Kanye West Plays Lamar Odom “SWISH”
For our exclusive, Antonique Smith discusses the meaning behind her "Love Is Everything" EP.
Wale: Kendrick Lamar Won’t Return My Calls; Jay Rock Responds
Jay Rock comments about Wale’s MMG standing.
Queen Latifah: Nicki Minaj “An Inspiration To Women Everywhere”
“You’ve established yourself as one of the greats,” Queen Latifah says to Nicki Minaj.
Bobby Shmurda Denied Bond & D12 Discusses Early Eminem
For our exclusive, Jacqueline Venters and Marlin Pettaway discuss an upcoming toy drive in Compton, California.
Juicy J Lands Role In FOX Comedy "Cooper Barrett’s Guide To Surviving Life"
Exclusive: “A lot of stuff has been coming my way, which was shocking to me,” Juicy J says.
Pusha T Discusses Kanye West’s “SWISH”
"I feel like 'My Name Is My Name,'” Pusha T says, "is a bit more lighthearted than what I just created."
Jay Z’s TIDAL Hires Third CEO This Year
"I was fortunate to spend quite a lot of time with Jay Z,” TIDAL’s new CEO Jeff Toig says, "learning more about his vision for TIDAL and why he made such a significant investment in this business.”
Bobby Ross Avila “Beats, Riots + Lives” Release Date, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
The project features RZA, KXNG CROOKED and D.U.B.B.
Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman “Lice” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & EP Stream
The five-track EP features production from Charles Hamilton and DJ Spinna.
Rolling Stone Names Its 50 Best Albums Of 2015
Projects from Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples and Rae Sremmurd are among the albums highlighted.
