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.
Jay Electronica Blasts President Obama, Asks Where His "Nuts" Are
"you should be ashamed dog. not because you’re black, but cause you talked all that glorious shit when you were running for pres," Jay Electronica tweeted at President Obama.
Grammy Nominations Announced For 2015
UPDATE: Beyonce was nominated for six Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year, and has now been nominated more than any other female artist.
KXNG CROOKED (Crooked I) "Sex, Money and Hip Hop" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Exclusive: The former Crooked I is slated to release his "Sex, Money and Hip Hop" project via SMH Records.
Dr. Dre Building 10,000 Square Foot Home Studio
Dr. Dre bought the Los Angeles-area house soon after Beats Electronics was sold to Apple in May.
Cortez Bryant Updates Lil Wayne’s & Tyga’s Cash Money Status
Cortez Bryant also provides an update on Tyga.
Pusha T To Lil Wayne: Come To Good Music
Pusha T takes a screen shot of his song "Exodus 23:1," which includes the line, "Contract all fucked up."
Lil Wayne On Cash Money Records: "I Want Off This Label And Nothing To Do With These People"
Lil Wayne says Cash Money refuses to release "Tha Carter V."
Lil Wayne Discusses His Seizures
"It wasn't no life-changing thing," Lil Wayne says. "I shot myself when I was 12. I grew up in Hollygrove. I've seen way worse."
Cilvaringz: Skrillex Did Not Buy Wu-Tang Clan's $5 Million Album
Exclusive: "The album appears in Skrillex new video for the song 'Fuck That,'" Cilvaringz says of "The Wu - Once Upon A Time In Shaolin." "It hasn't been sold to him."
Ghostface Killah "36 Seasons" Release Date, Tracklist, Production Credits & Album Stream
UPDATE #2: Ghostface Killah's "36 Seasons" album is now available for streaming.
Wu-Tang Clan "A Better Tomorrow" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE #4: The stream for the Wu-Tang Clan's "A Better Tomorrow" has been released.
Sam Scarfo Details Prodigy, Ski Beatz' "5 Million Stories, Vol. 2" Participation
Exclusive: Sam Scarfo has released two versions of his "5 Million Stories" album series this year.
Eminem, Shady Records "ShadyXV" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE: The "ShadyXV" tracklisting has been released.
"The Queen Latifah Show" Canceled
The Queen Latifah-hosted show will not have original programs starting in March, according to reports.
Common, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg's Work Defended By Maya Angelou
Exclusive: Maya Angelou: "I don't find anything missing from today's music."
Eminem Raps About Raping Iggy Azalea; Azalea Responds
Eminem disses Iggy Azalea on the "Shady XV" cut "Vegas."
DJ Paul & Datsik Collaborate On "Get Smashed" Single
Exclusive: The Three 6 Mafia member appears on song from Datsik's forthcoming "Down 4 My Ninjas EP."
Kim Kardashian Sex Tape Sales Spike
Ray J may have earned $50,000 last week from the sales of "Kim K Superstar."
Madchild Announces "Switched On Tour" With Demrick
Exclusive: Madchild and Demrick are slated to tour Canada in January.
Madchild's Battle Axe Records Signs Demrick
Exclusive: The Serial Killers member is slated to release his "Losing Focus" album on Battle Axe Records.
