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.
“Straight Outta Compton” Unrated Director’s Cut Release Date Announced
Two new music releases will also arrive in stores.
"Tribe was socially conscious without being too self-conscious about it,” Questlove says.
Jay Z & Timbaland Disagree Over “Big Pimpin’” Merits
Timbaland discusses the song in his “The Emperor of Sound” memoir.
Logic’s “The Incredible True Story" & Jeezy’s “Church In These Streets” First Week Sales Projections
The sales projections for Justin Bieber’s “Purpose” is also available.
Vince Staples: "Michael Jordan's Such A Scumbag"
Vince Staples evaluates GQ's "Men Of The Year."
Chief Keef “Finally Rollin 2” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
DJ Holiday hosts Chief Keef’s “Finally Rollin 2.”
Billboard Names “10 Greatest Rappers Of All Time"
Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne are among those on the list.
Young Chop “Finally Rich Too” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
The project features Young Chop rapping and producing.
Red Bull BC One World Final Live Stream
MC Supernatural is hosting the event, which is taking place in Rome, Italy.
Rich Homie Quan “ABTA” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Mixtape Stream
The new project features 13 tracks.
MoSS “Marching To The Sound Of My Own Drum” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
DJ Premier, Joe Budden and Inspectah Deck are among the guests on the project.
Skeme “Ingleworld 3” Release Date, Tracklist, Cover Art, iTunes Purhcase Link & Album Stream
UPDATE: "Ingleworld 3" is now available for purchase and stream.
Classic De La Soul & Public Enemy T-Shirts Revisited By “Rap Tees” Author DJ Ross One
"De La was in their own lane completely when it came to the designs and merchandise,” DJ Ross One says, "using bright colors and imagery that went completely against the norm for hip hop at the time.”
Drake “Views From The 6” Drop Date & 50 Cent Slams Vivica Fox
For our exclusive, Siya discusses critiques of female rappers.
Drake's “Views From The 6” Release Date Apparently Announced
A new clip teases the forthcoming release from the rapper-singer.
Young Thug Threatens Metro Boomin After Dissing Future
"u can pull up whenever kuz u know I ain't no hoe," Metro Boomin writes to Young Thug.
RZA Reflects On Unearthed Ol’ Dirty Bastard “Obey Me” Cut
“There was a method to the madness of what we did,” RZA says of his work with Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
Dr. Dre’s “Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre” Album Certified Gold
All of Dr. Dre’s albums have been certified gold or better.
Genius/GZA, Rhymefest, Afrika Bambaataa & Others To Be Honored By Hip-Hop Education Center
Doug E. Fresh and Afrika Bambaataa are among those to be honored at the Center’s 1st Annual Extra Credit Awards.
Chris Rivers Remembers Father Big Pun On His Birthday
Xzibit and DJ Doo Wop are among the other Rap figures who also salute the late lyricist.
Jadakiss Lists His Top 5 Rappers & Eminem Praises Redman
For our DX Exclusive, Special Ed discusses the evolution of the rapper-producer relationship.
