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 Video Director Francesco Carrozzini Surprised Singer Released Album
Francesco Carrozzini shot the music video for Beyonce(TM)s single oeJealous in New York City.
The Hip Hop Week In Review: Waka Flocka Flame, DJ Envy, Eminem's "MMLP2"
Waka Flocka Flame says Gucci Mane doesn't exist, while DJ Envy recalls the time Nas pulled a gun on him.
Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip "The Abstract And The Dragon" Release Date, Cover Art & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE #2: Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip drop the stream for their "The Abstract And The Dragon" mixtape.
Mac Miller & Pharrell Resuming "Pink Slime" Project
Mac Miller and Pharrell will meet in Miami to resume working on their "Pink Slime" project.
Lord Jamar Says Drake Would Not Have Made It In The '80s & '90s
Lord Jamar says that would have been deemed too soft by the rap world of the 1980s and 1990s.
Dam-Funk & Snoopzilla Explain Why Their "7 Days Of Funk" Sounds Like A Big Hug
Exclusive: Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla, aka Snoop Dogg, explain why they kept their "7 Days Of Funk" album short.
Freeway Rick Ross Says Drug Business Funded Hip Hop
Exclusive: Freeway Rick Ross explains how drug dealing helped develop Rap and why the criminal justice system works perfectly.
Tech N9ne & Monster Energy Launch "Ultimate Fan Challenge"
Exclusive: The winner of Tech N9ne and Monster Energy's "Ultimate Fan Challenge" gets a personalized "Caribou Lou" gold plaque.
Lupe Fiasco Releases "Old School Love" Video
UPDATE #2: Lupe Fiasco releases his video for "Old School Love."
Young Chris Says Jay Z Respects His Independent Hustle
Young Chris also says that he and Jay Z may have learned from each other.
B.G. Calls Young Buck From Federal Prison
During a conversation with the incarcerated rapper, Young Buck Says he's starting a "Free B.G. Campaign."
Murs Launches Murs 316 Label & Debuts "S.O.S." Video
Exclusive: Murs explains the business of his new Murs 316 imprint, which will release albums from Kosha Dillz, Jabee, Marley B, Cash Lansky, MC Optimal and Reverie.
Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J & Q-Tip React To Nelson Mandela's Death
Several rappers take to social media to discuss the legacy of Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist.
Masta Ace Reveals He Has Multiple Sclerosis
Exclusive: After living with Multiple Sclerosis for more than a decade, Masta Ace for the first-time discusses his life with the disease.
Rolling Stone Names Its 100 Best Songs Of 2013
Daft Punk, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Drake and Big Sean are among the artists whose material made "Rolling Stone's" 100 Best Songs Of 2013.
Kanye West Draws Ire Of Anti-Defamation League
Anti-Defamation League says that Kanye West is "fueling classic anti-Semitic stereotype" with his recent comments regarding President Obama.
Tech N9ne Filming "Fragile" Video With Kendrick Lamar & Mayday!
Tech N9ne posts a photo to twitter from the set of the "Fragile" video.
Joe Cool Details Drawing Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" Album Cover
Exclusive: Darryl "Joe Cool" Daniel explains how he landed the opportunity to draw the cover for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" album cover.
YG Says He's Blessed To Be Living
Exclusive: YG says that he's giving thanks this year for his life, his family and his musical movement.
Suge Knight Says Russell Simmons & Lyor Cohen Tried To Take Snoop Dogg From Death Row Records
Suge Knight also says that Interscope started treating Snoop Dogg differently upon the release of "Doggystyle."
