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.
ScHoolboy Q Says He "Soaked Up Game" From Eminem
ScHoolboy Q says that landing a collaboration wasn't the goal when Black Hippy met with Eminem in Detroit last month. Q says he went to learn.
Big Sean, Chief Keef, A-Trak Added To Rock The Bells 2013 Lineup
Big Sean, Chief Keef, A-Trak and IamSu! have been added to the Rock The Bells lineup. More artists, including an additional headliner, will be announced soon.
Jay-Z Says "CNN Is Almost Like TMZ"
Jay-Z also says that he prefers to watch sports more than anything else on television because, "The outcome of that is real."
Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Tracklist Decoded
The musical and business teams who worked with Jay-Z on "Magna Carta Holy Grail" are revealed in detail, from Justin Timberlake and Timbaland to executives Todd Pendelton and Jay Brown.
Jay-Z Says "The Love Is Still There" For Dame Dash
Jay-Z says of his former Roc-A-Fella Records partner Dame Dash: "What we built, you can't take that away."
Lauryn Hill Begins Prison Sentence For Tax Charges
Lauryn Hill began serving her three-month prison sentence in Connecticut today. The singer-rapper had owed about $1 million in taxes.
Cappadonna Clamoring For Swizz Beatz, Diddy Production On New Wu-Tang Clan LP
Cappadonna says the forthcoming Wu-Tang Clan album is only about halfway done and that he'd like to see DJ Premier handle some production, too.
Freddie Gibbs Says Young Jeezy "Made Me Look Stupid"
Freddie Gibbs says he's setting himself apart from former mentor Young Jeezy now as he promotes his new "ESGN" album.
Ca$h Jackson "Dat Free Ca$h" Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Ca$h Jackson, a Bronx-born rapper based in Orlando, partners with producer SPK for the new "Dat Free Ca$h" mixtape.
Miley Cyrus Cites Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim Among Her Favorite Female Singers
Miley Cyrus says that "Lil' Kim is who I am on the inside."
Irv Da Phenom Names His Top 3 Midwest Rappers
Exclusive: Irv Da Phenom discusses his affinity for Tech N9ne, Rich The Factor and Twista, as well as a highlight from his new album, "Los Kangeles."
Timbaland Discusses Jay-Z Fallout, Drug Addiction
Timbaland also says that "Magna Carta Holy Grail" is "the best Jay-Z album."
Rick Rubin Was Shocked Beastie Boys' "Licensed To Ill" Became A Hit LP
Rick Rubin reflects on his work on the groundbreaking Beastie Boys LP "Licensed To Ill," which he says he hoped would sell 25,000 copies. It sold more than 10 million copies.
Robin Thicke "Blurred Lines" Release Date, Tracklist & Album Snippets
UPDATE #2: The title of Robin Thicke's single with T.I. and Pharrell also becomes the title of his sixth album, releasing next month and also featuring Kendrick Lamar.
Ace Hood Was "Shocked" His Watch Fell Apart At BET Awards
Ace Hood says he fired his jeweler after his bezel fell off during an on-camera interview at the red carpet of the 2013 BET Awards.
Jay-Z Releases Lyrics To "Crown," "Picasso Baby," "F.U.T.W."
Jay-Z seemingly disses sports agent Scott Boras on "Crown," while boasting of his affiliation with Robinson Cano and "KD," presumably Kevin Durant, two of Jigga's Roc Nation Sports clients.
A$AP Rocky Appears To Slap Female Fan At Concert
A$AP Rocky appears to slap a female fan in the face during a concert in Australia. The fan had just blown the Harlem, New York rapper a kiss.
Kevin Durant Says Signing With Jay-Z Was A "No Risk" Move
Kevin Durant says during an interview with "SportsCenter" that teaming with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports was a "perfect move" given Jay-Z's business acumen.
Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Causes RIAA To Update Certification Policies
Samsung purchasing one million digital copies of Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" album has caused the RIAA to update the way it certifies gold and platinum albums.
RZA Honored De La Soul Sampled Wu-Tang Clan On "Get Away"
RZA discusses De La Soul sampling Wu-Tang Clan on "Get Away." De La Soul's Posdnuos also explains why he picked a Wu-Tang Clan sample for the track.
Dr. Dre Salutes Kendrick Lamar At ASCAP Awards
Dr. Dre presented Kendrick Lamar with the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the 26th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards yesterday, calling him "ahead of the trends."
