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.
XXL Lists "7 Rappers That Have Turned Down Major Label Deals"
Macklemore, 2 Chainz and Chance The Rapper are among the artists XXL lists in its story on rappers who turned down major label deals.
Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, Eminem Among Those Topping Hip Hop Singles Sales This Week
Here's the roundup of the Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 07/13/14 featuring Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj and Eminem, among others.
Rick Ross, Joe Budden, Yung Joc Stories Top The Hip Hop Week In Review
Hip Hop Week In Review: The Most Popular Stories The Week Of 07/13/14.
Floyd Mayweather On T.I. Beef: I Was Having Sex With Tiny
Floyd Mayweather makes the proclamation during a press conference.
1017 Records releases "Felix Brothers," a joint project from Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, Peewee Longway.
Ray J Lampooned On Marlon Wayans' "Funniest Wins" TBS Reality Show; Episode Released
UPDATE: Video of Marlon Wayans' "Funniest Wins" comedy reality show roasting Ray J premieres today.
Dana Dane Says Snoop Dogg's "La-Di-Da-Di" Cover Completely Changed Rap
Exclusive: "I think the landscape was changing," Dana Dane says, "and Snoop Dogg changed it singlehandedly."
Logic Details New York Affinity, Backstage Rituals In Myspace's "Five Minutes To The Stage"
Exclusive: Logic prepares for a New York concert with Myspace and discusses his love for the city and his pre-show routines.
Drake, Chris Brown, Blake Griffin Slated To Appear In ESPYS Skit
Drake, Chris Brown and Blake Griffin are scheduled to appear together in an ESPYs skit that takes place in multiple locations.
DJ Paul "Vegas Nights" Release Date, Tracklist, Cover Art, Download & EDM Mixtape Stream
Exclusive: DJ Paul discusses his "Vegas Nights" EDM mixtape, which features the Memphis rapper-deejay-producer mixing together 36 tracks.
Tupac Shakur "Holler If Ya Hear Me" Musical To End Early
The production will close at what Variety says "amounts to a total loss."
R. Kelly Says "I Am Music" & That He's Working On A House Album
R. Kelly announces a new project while at a Chicago picnic.
Jay Electronica Discusses Emerging From Drug, Alcohol Addiction
Jay Electronica says that he's now "clean, sober."
7evenThirty "The Problem" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
7evenThirty teams with producer Gensu Dean for his "The Problem" album.
Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne Among Those Topping Hip Hop Singles Sales This Week
Here's the roundup of the Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 07/06/14 featuring Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, among others.
Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Live Stream
Raekwon, Jay Electronica and CyHi The Prynce are among the acts slated to appear at The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival.
Chris Brown, Wale, Tupac Stories Top The Hip Hop Week In Review
Hip Hop Week In Review: The Most Popular Stories The Week Of 07/06/14.
Eminem, Dr. Dre Perform At London's Wembley Stadium; Video Released
Odd Future and Danny Brown opened for the Aftermath Entertainment artists.
Meek Mill Sentenced To Up To 6 Months In Jail
The Philadelphia rapper has been given a three-to-six month jail sentence.
Raekwon, Jay Electronica, CyHi The Prynce Appearing At Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
Exclusive: The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival is in its tenth year.
