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.
Kanye West Reveals “Father Stretch My Hands” Lyrics
The song is slated to be included on the rapper-producer’s "The Life Of Pablo" album.
Chance The Rapper Names Favorite Songs On Kanye West’s “The College Dropout”
Chance The Rapper has long discussed his admiration for Kanye West.
J Dilla Remembered By DJ Premier, Dr. Dre & Black Milk
J Dilla’s production prowess has been discussed since he passed away in 2006. Here are some noteworthy comments from fellow beatsmiths DJ Premier, Dr. Dre and Black Milk.
Kanye West Bashes Puma & Apologizes To Michael Jordan
"BILL COSBY INNOCENT !!!!!!!!!!” Kanye West tweets.
Damon Dash Appearing On “VH1 Family Therapy With Dr. Jenn”
Dash will appear on the program with brothers Jeremy and Bobby.
Bomb Squad member Keith Shocklee posts about the passing of Lorenzo Ridenhour.
Kanye West Names “Yeezy Season 3” Inspiration
Kanye West also names his objectives for his new line.
Forbes’ “Hip-Hop Cash Princes” 2016 List: Fetty Wap, DeJ Loaf & Logic
Forbes and its panel of guests has selected 10 acts who are less than 30 for its list.
Rihanna Lullabies Album Reworks Her Hit Singles For Babies
Rockabye Baby!'s "Lullaby Renditions of Rihanna" features 12 songs.
Pharrell Announces Co-Ownership In G-Star RAW
Billionaire Boys Club and ICECREAM are among the Virginia Beach, Virginia artist’s other clothing lines.
Future's “EVOL” & Wiz Khalifa’s “KHALIFA” First-Week Sales Projections
The estimated numbers are also in for Young Thug’s “I’m Up.”
UPDATE: The announcement was made the same day Trayvon Martin would have turned 21.
Rick Rubin Announces “Star Wars Headspace” Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Rick Rubin is set to release an album as a producer.
Beyonce Explains “Formation” Message After Super Bowl Performance
Beyonce performed “Formation” for the first time at Super Bowl 50.
Jay Electronica Threatens To “Slap 50 Cent’s Eyeballs Loose Out His Scalp”
Jay Electronica also says Kendrick Lamar “wishes he could be me."
Suge Knight’s Claims Of Injecting A Person With AIDS Evaluated By Doctor
EXCLUSIVE: Laurence Altshuler, MD discusses the possibility of “shooting” someone with AIDS-tainted blood.
Dizzy Wright "Wisdom and Good Vibes" EP Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE: "Despite everything that’s going on,” Dizzy Wright says, "I’m in a really good space right now and this project reflects that."
Wiz Khalifa “KHALIFA” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE #4: The album features Juicy J, Travi$ Scott, Ty Dolla $ign and Wiz Khalifa's son, Sebastian.
“Murder Rap” Movie Names Biggie & Tupac Killers
EXCLUSIVE: “It’s not that the case is unsolved,” former LAPD detective Greg Kading says during an exclusive interview with HipHopDX. "It’s merely unprosecuted and because of a variety of circumstances, the cases are unprosecutable. "
Asher Roth, Nottz & Travis Barker “RAWTHER” EP Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
Royce Da 5’9” is featured on “Temptation.”
