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.
Beyonce, Eminem & R. Kelly Album Sales Projections
Beyonce's self-titled album is slated to sell nearly 300,000 units its second week.
Foot Locker Announces Red Nike Air Yeezy 2 Release
Foot Locker says that the Red Nike Air Yeezy 2 will only be available online.
Complex Names The Worst Mixtape Covers Of 2013
Complex says Young Jeezy's "#ItsThaWorld2" and Lil Bibby's "Free Crack" had the worst mixtape covers of 2013.
"The Breakfast Club Show" To Air On REVOLT
"The Breakfast Club," DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God, will have their radio show broadcast live on REVOLT.
Rolling Stone Names Its 20 Best Hip Hop Albums Of 2013
"Yeezus" & "Nothing Was The Same" Named Rolling Stone's Best Hip Hop Albums Of 2013.
Asher Roth Announces "Retro Hash" Project
Asher Roth posts a video on his YouTube page about his forthcoming "Retro Hash" project.
Ray West & OC "Ray's Cafe" Release Date & Cover Art
Ray West and OC are slated to release the "Ray's Cafe" album, which is produced by Ray West.
TDE Executives React To Drake's Verse On Future's "Shit" Remix
TDE's Top Dawg and Punch respond on Twitter to Drake's verse on Future's "Shit" remix, which may be a response to Kendrick Lamar's verse on "Control."
Slaughterhouse Announces "Glass House Tour"
Slaughterhouse is scheduled to kick off its "Glass House Tour" in Austin, TX in March.
Children Rap Explicit Lyrics From Rick Ross & 2 Chainz In "Kids" Video
A series of children rap profane, sexually explicit lyrics from Rick Ross, 2 Chainz and others in the video for "Kids."
Big Sean & Naya Rivera Release Happy Holidays Card
Big Sean and Naya Rivera have released their first holiday card.
Pharrell Signs With Columbia Records
Pharrell Williams is slated to release an album on Columbia Records in 2014.
Skeme "Ingleworld" Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE: Skeme releases the stream of his "Ingleworld" album.
Sean Price & M-Phazes "Land of the Crooks" Cover Art, Tracklist & EP Stream
Sean Price & M-Phazes release their "Land of the Crooks" EP, which features guest appearances from Roc Marciano and Billy Danze, among others.
Gillie Da Kid, Chill Moody & Schoolly D Win 2013 Philly Hip Hop Awards
The 2013 Philly Hip Hop Awards named K.Dot Da Showstoppa the Male Rap Artist of the Year.
Louis Farrakhan Says Kanye West Has Nothing To Apologize To Jews For
Louis Farrakhan says that Kanye West's comments about black people and Jews are accurate.
Rockie Fresh & Casey Veggies "Fresh Veggies" Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Rockie Fresh & Casey Veggies have released their "Fresh Veggies" mixtape.
"Cee Lo's Magic Moment" Named One Of Rolling Stone's "40 Essential Christmas Albums"
In addition to "Cee Lo's Magic Moment," collections from James Brown and Ella Fitzgerald are included on Rolling Stone's "40 Essential Christmas Albums."
Talib Kweli "Gravitas" Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE #3: Talib Kweli releases the album stream for "Gravitas."
2013 Philly Hip Hop Awards Live Stream
The 2013 Philly Hip Hop Awards is available for live stream now.
Kendrick Lamar Discusses "good kid, m.A.A.d city" Album The Year Grammy Nomination
Diddy also performed with TDE at Power 106's "Cali Christmas" concert.
