Soren Baker
The 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.
RiFF RAFF Returns With “Peach Panther” Album
RiFF RAFF releases his "Peach Panther" album, which is the follow-up to "NEON iCON" and features Gucci Mane, Lil Durk and Problem.
Masta Ace Got Tearful Recording “Young Black Intelligent”
The Brooklyn rapper reflects on creating his new "The Falling Season" album and updates his status living with multiple sclerosis.
600Breezy "George Gervin: Ice Man Edition” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
600Breezy "George Gervin: Ice Man Edition” Album Stream. The Chicago rapper worked with Metro Boomin, Southside and OJ Da Juiceman on the 11-track project.
EXCLUSIVE: Bob Power Explains Helping Bring A Tribe Called Quest's, De La Soul's, Killah Priest's and other’s Music To Life as a producer, mixer and engineer.
Kutt Calhoun Announces Updated "The Break For Gold Tour” Dates
Whitney Peyton and Sincerely Collins are the opening acts on Kutt Calhoun "The Break For Gold Tour."
50 Cent’s SMS Promotions Seeks To Remove Bankruptcy Protection
50 Cent's SMS Promotions boxing company filed for bankruptcy last year and now says it does not need the financial protection.
Common Cast In “24 Hours To Live” Film
Common Cast In “24 Hours To Live” Film. Xu Qing and Ethan Hawke also star in the film, which is set to start filming in South Africa June 2016.
Ice-T, Public Enemy & Mobb Deep Appearing On “The Art Of Rap” Festival Tour
Ice-T, Public Enemy & Mobb Deep Appearing On “Art Of Rap” Festival Tour. Naughty By Nature, EPMD and the Sugarhill Gang are also on the jaunt named after Ice-T’s 2012 movie
Royce Da 5’9" & STREETRUNNER Discuss Limited Edition “Dead President Heads” Release
Royce Da 5’9 & STREETRUNNER Discuss “Dead President Heads” Release. A limited 500-piece pressing of 7” vinyl of the “Trust The Shooter” single will be available.
Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J & TM88 To Team Up For "Rude Awakening" Project
Wiz Khalifa announces the name and potential release date for his collaborative project with Juicy J and TM88.
Rittz Reveals How Tupac’s “To Live And Die In L.A." Inspired “Diamonds and Gold”
Rittz’s “Top Of The Line” album is now available.
Rittz “Top of the Line” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
Rittz's “Top of the Line” album is now available. He's also appearing on “Tech N9ne’s Independent Powerhouse Tour 2016."
Chance The Rapper “Chance 3” Mixtape Release Date & Cover Art
Chance The Rapper announces the release date for his "Chance 3" mixtape. This comes after he unveiled the cover art for the project.
DJ Paul Announces “Year of The Six” Project Release Date
DJ Paul Announces “Year of The Six” Project Release Date. The rapper-producer features Kokoe Chapo on “Wur Da Dope At."
Chicago Isn’t Just “Mindless Violence,” The Legendary Traxster Asserts
Chicago Isn’t Just “Mindless Violence,” The Legendary Traxster Asserts. The Chi-Town producer for Twista, Mariah Carey and Ludacris discusses his new “Black Saints” LP.
Pete Rock & CL Smooth Announce “All Souled Out” West Coast Tour
Pete Rock & CL Smooth Announce “All Souled Out” West Coast Tour. The group took a 15-year hiatus before reuniting in 2010.
Just Blaze Discusses New Snoop Dogg Album Work & "Updated G-Funk” Sound
Just Blaze On New Snoop Dogg Album Work & "Updated G-Funk” Sound. The producer says that he's working “extensively" on Snoop Dogg’s new album.
Eminem’s Ex-Wife Kim Mathers Details October 2015 Suicide Attempt
Eminem’s Ex-Wife Kim Mathers Details October 2015 Suicide Attempt. "I drank,” Kim Mathers says. "I took pills and I hit the gas and aimed for a pole.”
Amber Rose To Host Weekly Show On VH1
Amber Rose To Host Weekly Show On VH1. The show is being produced by Dr. Phil and Jay McGraw’s Stage 29 Productions.
Ugly Heroes (Red Pill, Apollo Brown & Verbal Kent) “Everything In Between” Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist.
Young Buck Accused Of Violating Parole
Young Buck Accused Of Violating Parole. The rapper is due in court tp face a judge regarding the alleged infractions May 5.
