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.
Hip Hop Week In Review: The Most Popular Stories The Week Of 02/23/14
Info on albums from ScHoolboy Q and Rick Ross garnered interest, while Wiz Khalifa updated the status of his "Blacc Hollywood" project.
2 Chainz Calls Tech N9ne A Major, Not Independent, Artist
2 Chainz also says it's a blessing that Tech N9ne checks out his concerts.
Kendrick Lamar Explains Why TDE Is Successful
Kendrick Lamar also details the relationship TDE CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith has with his artists.
Tech N9ne Discusses How The Lowest Point In His Career Led To Strange Music's Formation
The Kansas City rapper also explains the origin of "the Tech N9ne spirit."
Da Brat Ordered To Pay $6.4 Million For Assaulting Former NFL Cheerleader Shayla Stevens
Da Brat owes $3.7 million of the $6.4 million judgment against her for inflicting injuries and for the past/future loss of earnings of former NFL cheerleader Shayla Stevens.
Black Thought Describes The Roots' "And Then You Shoot Your Cousin" Album Concept
Black Thought says that "And Then You Shoot Your Cousin" is a satire album.
DJ Paul Bringing Lord Infamous' Casket On Da Mafia 6ix's "Triple 6ix Sinners Tour"
DJ Paul also says that his late brother, Lord Infamous, had "escaped death so many times."
"Independence Day at SXSW" Panel & Showcase To Feature Tech N9ne, Murs & Nipsey Hussle
Other acts slated to appear at the two-part oeIndependence Day at SXSW include Dizzy Wright, Rittz and Problem.
The third episode of the four-part "The Tanning of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop" also includes discussion of the rise of FUBU and Jacob the Jeweler.
ScHoolboy Q Says He & Kendrick Lamar Will "Fight" To Help Get Ab-Soul's Album Out
ScHoolboy Q also says that Alchemist is his favorite producer of all time.
Young Thug Arrested For Possession Of A Controlled Substance & Reckless Conduct
Young Thug was arrested in Fulton County Georgia on five charges, including reckless driving.
Castle "Return of the Gasface (The Has-Lo Passages)" Release Date & Cover Art
Castle premiered the song "Live Action," a cut from the forthcoming "Return of the Gasface (The Has-Lo Passages)" album, on HipHopDX.
Sage The Gemini "Remember Me" Release Date & Cover Art
Sage The Gemini's "Remember Me" comes on the heels of his hit "Gas Pedal" and "Red Nose" singles.
Rick Ross, Kurupt & David Banner Star In "Days Of Wrath - Director's Cut" Movie
Exclusive: Writer-director Celia Fox describes working with Rick Ross, Kurupt and David Banner on her "Days Of Wrath" film.
Stat Quo "ATLA (All This Life Allows)" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
Stat Quo has released the album stream for his "ATLA (All This Life Allows)," which features Scarface and Devin The Dude, as well as production from Dr. Dre, B!nk and LT Moe, among others.
Action Bronson & Party Supplies Announce "Blue Chips 2 Tour" Second Leg Dates
Update #2: Additional Action Bronson and Party Supplies' "Blue Chips 2 Tour" dates have been announced.
J.R. Writer "The Return Of Greatness" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
J.R. Writer's "The Return Of Greatness" features Styles P, Vado and Hell Rell, among others.
Twista Mourns Loss Of Bodyguard Davy Easterling
The body of Twista's bodyguard Davy Easterling was found shot and burned on the South Side of Chicago.
Gensu Dean Explains The Evolution Of Producers
Exclusive: Gensu Dean & Guilty Simpson released the "Dice Game: Shaken" EP last month.
Young Dirty Bastard Says He's Tired Of RZA "Putting Music Out Without Helping Us"
Young Dirty Bastard also says his grandmother forged Ol' Dirty Bastard's name on his Roc-A-Fella check.
Target's Version Of ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron" Features "Californication"
UPDATE: ScHoolboy Q says that one of the two additional tracks available on Target's version of ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron" is "Californication."
