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.
Dag Savage "E&J" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
Dag Savage has released the stream and the tracklisting for its "E&J" album, which features Blu, Fashawn and Ras Kass, among others.
Krazy Drayz "Faith" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Krazy Drayz of Das EFX fame has released "Faith," his third solo project.
Ice Cube's "Ride Along" #1 At Box Office For Third Consecutive Week
Ice Cube's "Ride Along" grosses $12.3 million this weekend.
DMX Says He'd "Piss On" George Zimmerman's Face After Boxing Match
DMX says that, if given the chance to box George Zimmerman, he would "beat the living fuck out [of] him."
Kendrick Lamar Says DMX Has One Of His Favorite Verses Of All Time
Kendrick Lamar also discusses launching his own label while praising J. Cole for his Dreamville imprint.
The Hip Hop Week In Review: Macklemore, Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Make Headlines
Macklemore reacts to his Grammy win and says he had an unfair advantage at the Awards, while Kendrick Lamar sees a big bump even without a Grammy victory.
Los Angeles DA Rules In Kanye West Beverly Hills Assault Case
The Los Angeles County District Attorney has decided whether or not it prosecute Kanye West for allegedly assaulting an 18-year old in Beverly Hills earlier this month.
Bun B Confirms Lil Boosie's Prison Release Date
Bun B tweets that he has verified Lil Boosie's release date from prison.
A$AP Mob "L.O.R.D." Release Date
A$AP Mob's forthcoming "L.O.R.D." album is nearing its release.
Lord Jamar Says Dr. Dre Took The Make-Up Off When He Came To Hip Hop
Exclusive: Lord Jamar also makes a distinction between the outfits of the World Class Wreckin Cru, of which Dr. Dre was a member, and those of Afrika Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic Force.
SXSW To Premier "All Is By My Side" Film Starring Andre 3000 & "SVDDXNLY" Documentary On A$AP Rocky
The SXSW Film Festival is slated to world premier 76 films.
Wiz Khalifa's (green) Spotify Super Bowl Playlist
Wiz Khalifa has assembled a weed-friendly playlist in honor of the Super Bowl cities of Denver and Seattle, both of which are in states where recreational pot use is legal.
Deltron 3030 Announces Spring Tour
Del The Funky Homosapien, producer Dan "The Automator" Nakamura and DJ Kid Koala are touring in support of their "Deltron 3030 Event II" album.
Big Pooh Signs With Mello Music Group & Set To Release Project With Nottz
The former Rapper Big Pooh is also slated to release a project with Apollo Brown, Quelle Chris and Oddisee.
Tech N9ne Announces "Independent Grind Tour 2014" Dates
UPDATE: Dates have been announced as Tech N9ne will be joined by Freddie Gibbs, Krizz Kaliko, Jarren Benton and Psych Ward Druggies on his "Independent Grind Tour 2014."
Brooklyn Property Jay Z Mentions On "Empire State Of Mind" For Sale
Jay Z mentions his former residence at 560 State Street, which is now for sale, on "Empire State Of Mind."
Nas Explains How He Would Make "Illmatic 2"
Nas discusses what it would take for him to record "Illmatic 2."
Kanye West Settles With Alleged 18-Year-Old Assault Victim For More Than $250,000
Kanye West will likely not face battery charges in the case, TMZ says.
Kendrick Lamar Sees 99% Increase On Spotify Following Grammys
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis enjoyed a 65 percent increase on Spotify after winning four Grammys.
Run The Jewels & SZA Among Those Performing At Maverick Music Festival
Run The Jewels and SZA are slated to appear at the Maverick Music Festival.
Russell Simmons Says Kendrick Lamar "Is Absolutely A Better Rapper" Than Macklemore
Russell Simmons also says that he wishes he would have been a part of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love."
