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.
Young Thug Tour Postponed; Atlantic Records Issues Statement
UPDATE: Young Thug’s has been postponed.
O.T. Genasis “R&B: Rhythm & Bricks” Release Date, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
The 15-track project from the Busta Rhymes protege features Wiz Khalifa and Young Dolph.
Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings 2015 List: Puff Daddy, Jay Z & Drake
Dr. Dre & Pharrell also make the list.
Drake & Future “What A Time To Be Alive” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE: "What A Time To Be Alive" has been released.
California has hit Tyga with a tax lien for money the rapper allegedly owes the state from 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Chuck D Examines Kendrick Lamar, N.W.A & Run The Jewels Songs
"This record is like running into a Pujols swing head first, with jarring info slicing at you,” Chuck D says of Run The Jewels’ “Close Your Eyes And Count To Fuck."
Slim Jesus Speaks & T.I. On Iggy Azalea
For our exclusive, King Chip explains the title of his forthcoming "ClevLAfornia" project.
Masta Ace Discusses Writing For Will Smith’s “Willennium” Album
Masta Ace also discusses Drake’s music-making prowess.
Young Thug “Slime Season” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Young Thug’s mixtape features Lil Wayne, Quavo and Young Ralph.
Gangsta Boo “Candy, Diamond$, & Pill$” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
“Candy, Diamond$, & Pill$” features production from Beatking.
Kanye West Lauded For Community Service By Los Angeles Trade Technical College Dean
Kanye West completed more than the required community service, the dean says.
Wiz Khalifa Donates 1,700 Backpacks To Pittsburgh Students
Wiz Khalifa surprised student at his alma mater, Taylor Allderdice High School.
Dee-1 Says Lil Wayne-Inspired “Separated At Birth” Mixtape Is “Banned"; Label Comments
UPDATE: A label rep from RCA Inspiration, the imprint for which Dee-1 records, has commented on Dee-1 not releasing his "Separated At Birth" mixtape.
Lil George Addresses Meek Mill Controversy Over “Sauce” Song
EXCLUSIVE: Lil George also explains why he signed with Sony Music.
“Tupac” Biopic In Pre-Production
One of the film’s producers provides an update on the film’s shooting schedule.
50 Cent Responds To YouTube Users & Ice Cube Cuts Concert Short
For our exclusive, Gangsta Boo talks about her upcoming "Candy, Diamonds, & Pills" project.
Jay Rock “90059” First-Week Sales Projections
Sales projections for the Watts, California rapper’s new album have been released.
"Lil Wayne doesn’t seem to be concerned with being a role model through his music," Dee-1 says.
Yo Gotti “The Return” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
The Memphis rapper’s new project features Fetty Wap on the Zaytoven-produced “Tell Me."
