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.
Vince Staples Compares Gangbanging To Being A Crackhead
Exclusive: "I'm pretty sure a crackhead has an amazing time when he's high," Vince Staples says. "But when he's not, I'm pretty sure he wouldn't recommend it to anybody."
Tech N9ne Discusses Kansas City Royals' World Series Significance
Exclusive: Tech N9ne explains why the Kansas City Royals' trip to the World Series is important to him.
Gucci Mane "Trap God 3" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Project Stream
Gucci Mane has released the cover art and tracklist to his forthcoming "Trap God 3."
Frayser Boy "Not No Moe" Release Date & Cover Art
Exclusive: "Pay attention to people in general," Frayser Boy says, "keep your guards up for those who have hidden agendas."
Gangsta Boo Says She Never Met Beatking Despite Making "Underground Cassette Tape Music" With Him
Exclusive: "We've been sending songs back and forth, MP3," Gangsta Boo says. "Never met the man a day of my life."
Snoop Dogg Ends Iggy Azalea Beef After T.I. Call
T.I. brokered peace between Snoop Dogg and Iggy Azalea.
Azealia Banks Blasts T.I., "White Media," "Urban Media"
"Why isn't t.i jumping down snoops throat?, Azealia Banks says. "But will jump at a chance to say anything to me?"
BET Hip Hop Awards 2014 Winners, Cypher Participants Announced
Snoop Dogg hosted the BET Hip Hop Awards, which featured Kendrick Lamar being named Lyricist of the Year.
Gangsta Boo & Beatking's "Underground Cassette Tape Music" features Daz Dillinger, Lil Flip, 8Ball and Paul Wall, among others.
Game "Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream
UPDATE #5: Game has released the stream for "Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf."
AXEL F. "Theme Music" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Exclusive: The Axel F. project features J. Rocc producing an entire album for MED.
Waka Flocka Flame's Wife Tammy Rivera Addresses His Arrest At Airport
"It was the craziest day ever," Rivera says.
Chief Keef "Back From The Dead 2" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE: The tracklist to Chief Keef's "Back From The Dead 2" mixtape has been released.
King Louie "Drilluminati 3: God Of Drill" Cover Art
King Louie is slated to follow-up his "Tony" project with "Drilluminati 3: God Of Drill."
Childish Gambino Cast In Ridley Scott's "The Martian"
Childish Gambino is slated to appear in "The Martian," which also stars Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wiig.
Hip Hop Week In Review: Drake, 50 Cent, Amber Rose
Drake finds himself under investigation, a judge orders 50 Cent to make a multimillion dollar payout and Amber Rose comments on her failed marriage.
Waka Flocka Flame Arrested At Atlanta Airport; Rapper's Mother Responds
UPDATE: Waka Flocka Flame's mother comments on his arrest.
Lil Debbie On Lil' Kim: "You're Too Old For This"
"Nobody cares anymore," Lil Debbie says of Lil' Kim.
Talib Kweli, dead prez Performing At Ferguson "Hip Hop 4 Justice" Concert
Jasiri X is among the other artists who are slated to appear at the Ferguson October concert in St. Louis.
Jeezy Compares "Seen It All: The Autobiography" To Jay Z's "American Gangster"
"I just feel like 'Seen It All' to me was my 'American Gangster,'" Jeezy says. "I didn't want to do something for the radio. It was just something for my fans."
DJ Quik "The Midnight Life" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream
UPDATE #2: Stream DJ Quik's "The Midnight Life" album.
