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.
Angel Haze "Dirty Gold" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE #4: Angel Haze has released her "Dirty Gold" album stream.
Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul Producing 8Ball & MJG's New Album
DJ Paul posts a note on Instagram that he'll be producing 8Ball & MJG's new album.
Questlove Apologizes For Social Media Posts Deemed Offensive To Asians
Questlove has apologized after several of his social media posts draw the ire of his followers.
Ice-T Launching "Ice-T: Final Level" Podcast
Ice-T is scheduled to launch his "Ice-T: Final Level" podcast, which will be co-hosted by Mick Benzo.
Lil' Kim Says She Doesn't Regret Much
Lil' Kim also says she and Diddy are forever linked through The Notorious B.I.G.
Kanye West's "Yeezus" Available For Free Via Google Play
Google Play lists Kanye West's "Yeezus" as its Album of the Year.
Jay Z's Artistic Integrity Questioned By Millennials
A survey of more than 1,000 millennials says that Jay Z's partnership with Samsung was 2013's second-least popular celebrity marketing deal among consumers aged 13-31.
Serial Killers' Demrick Says 2013 Was Year Of The Independent Artist
Exclusive: The Serial Killers' Demrick says that 2013 marked a significant change in the way artists worked.
Scoe "Tha Influence 2 X-Mas Treez" Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Album Stream
Scoe releases the second edition of his "Tha Influence" album and also provides the East Coast version of the original version of the project.
Lord Infamous' Black Rain Entertainment Issues Official Statement On His Passing
Black Rain Entertainment, the company co-owned by the late Lord Infamous, has issued a statement regarding his death.
Prodigy "The Most Infamous" Release Date & Cover Art
Exclusive: Prodigy releases the cover art and announces the release date for his forthcoming "The Most Infamous" album.
Pharrell's Production Catalog Examined By Myspace.com
Pharrell's production work from 1991 to 2013 is examined in detail by Myspace.com.
Mike WiLL Made-It "#MikeWiLLBeenTrill" Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Mike WiLL Made-It's "#MikeWiLLBeenTrill" mixtape features some of the producer's biggest cuts of the year, as well as selections with Future, Juicy J and 2 Chainz.
Dave Chappelle Makes Surprise Appearance At "Hip Hop For Tots" Event
Exclusive: Dave Chappelle appeared at a "Hip Hop For Tots" concert that featured Blaq Poet, Reef the Lost Cauze and Shabaam Sahdeeq.
Man Shot & Killed At Rich Homie Quan Concert
Jeremiah I. Frazier was shot and killed at a Rich Homie Quan concert in Columbus, Ohio.
Beyonce Says She Aimed To Own Her Imperfections On New LP
Beyonce participated in a Q&A at New York's School of Visual Arts.
Drake To Host, Be Musical Guest On "Saturday Night Live"
Drake is slotted to be the musical guest and host of the first episode of "Saturday Night Live's" 2014 season.
Beastie Boys Fans Petition To Name Manhattan Intersection After Group
Brooklyn resident LeRoy McCarthy wants the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington streets to be named after the Rap trio.
The Hip Hop Week In Review: TDE Executives & Birdman Discuss Drake
Two TDE executives react to Drake's verse on Future's new remix, while Birdman discusses Drake fallout rumors. Beyonce also drops a surprise album.
Kendrick Lamar & Alchemist Photographed In Studio
A photo of Kendrick Lamar and Alchemist in the studio has been released.
Lil Boosie's Brother Says Rapper Could Be Released From Prison February 2014
Lil Boosie could be released from prison in February 2014, not August 2014, his brother says.
