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.
Kanye West's Samples Detailed By The Verge
The Verge has created "A listenable history of Kanye West's samples."
Sportscaster Bob Costas says that 50 Cent couldn't have thrown a better first-pitch at a New York Mets game earlier this year.
Gillie Da Kid Taunts Soulja Boy, Signs $1 Million Contract To Fight Him
Exclusive: "I was gonna beat the breaks off you for free, but now I'm getting a check," Gillie Da Kid says. "This the easiest money I ever got in my life."
Wiz Khalifa "Blacc Hollywood" Sales Projections
Wiz Khalifa's "Blacc Hollywood" is slated to sell less than 100,000 copies its first week.
Ab-Soul Announces "These Days Tour" Dates
Ab-Soul is slated to go on tour to support his "These Days" album, which was released in June.
Warren G Hoping To Work With Dr. Dre On "Straight Outta Compton" Biopic Music
"I'm pretty sure that soundtrack is going to be monstrous," Warren G said of "Straight Outta Compton." "I really want to be a part of that."
Sugar Hill Records' Sylvia Robinson Biopic In Development
Sylvia Robinson's Sugar Hill Records released Rap's first commercially successful single, 1979's "Rapper's Delight," among others.
Murs Announces Artists Performing At Sunset Strip Music Festival
Exclusive: Murs announces that DJ Quik and Joey Fatts will be among the artists appearing at the Sunset Strip Music Festival this year.
Edo.G "After All These Years" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Exclusive: "This record," Edo.G says, "marks what I would call my 'third career' in Hip Hop."
DJ Skee Launches DASH Radio Following "Radio Sucks" Comment
DJ Skees DASH Radio is a commercial-free Internet-radio platform.
Wara From The NBHD "Kidnapped" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE: The Brooklyn-born, Atlanta-based rapper's "Kidnapped" album is now available for stream.
Chuck D Explains How US Constitution Inspired Public Enemy Logo
Public Enemy also has a line of sunglasses.
Meek Mill To Remain In Jail Until At Least October
Meek Mill's appeal for an early release was denied by a judge.
Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports To Make Boxing "A Huge Priority"
Roc Nation Sports signed industry veteran David Itskowitch to run its boxing division.
Big K.R.I.T. Announces "Pay Attention Tour"
"This tour will give fans a little taste of what is to come," Big K.R.I.T. says. "I am traveling with a message, a message about our culture."
French Montana Says He Made "Mistake" Releasing Nicki Minaj-Featured "Freaks"
"When you go to the club and every record they're playing is yours," French Montana says, "you try to go left, and I made that mistake."
Method Man, Redman, B-Real To Embark Upon "World Wide Rollers" Tour
Berner and Mick Jenkins are also slated to perform as part of the tour, which is presented by The Smokers Club.
Hip Hop Week In Review: Nicki Minaj, Daylyt, Childish Gambino
This week, Nicki Minaj responds to Miley Cyrus, Daylyt says he wants to sex Puff Daddy and Childish Gambino says he wants to be White.
Victor Wins Red Bull BC One North America Final
Victor has advanced to the World Final in Paris.
Red Bull BC One North American Final Live Stream
Stream the Red Bull BC One North American Final live from Las Vegas.
St. Louis Rapper Thi'sl Organizes "Let Your Voice Be Heard" Forum In Wake Of Michael Brown Shooting
Exclusive: Thi'sl says he wants to provide an open public forum to give a voice to the area's youth and young adults.
