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.
Eminem Annotates On Genius & Snoop Dogg Photo Causes Trouble
For our exclusive, Wale discusses “The Album About Nothing.”
Eminem Makes 42 Genius Annotations
Eminem thought people would get "sick of" "Stan" because the song was long.
N.W.A "Straight Outta Compton" Theatrical Trailer & Movie Posters Released
The official Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren and DJ Yella images from "Straight Outta Compton" have been released.
Ice Cube Discusses Making N.W.A “Straight Outta Compton” Movie Without Eazy-E
"It's an American story of not only rags to riches," Ice Cube says of "Straight Outta Compton," "but David vs. Goliath."
iLoveMakonnen "Drink More Water 5" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Mixtape Stream
"Drink More Water 5" features Migos, Gucci Mane, Rich The Kid and Rome, among others.
Ludacris "Ludaversal" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Deluxe Album Stream
The deluxe version of "Ludaversal" features Big K.R.I.T., Miguel, Monica, Usher, Rick Ross, Cee Lo Green, John Legend and Jason Aldean.
Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose Reportedly Agree To Co-Parent Sebastian
Amber Rose reached out to Wiz Khalifa after hearing his "See You Again" song.
For our DX Exclusive, DJ Quik, Krayzie Bone and DJ Speed reflect on Eazy-E.
Dame Dash Disses XXL & Threatens Marc Ecko
"Hey Xxl... I think you better smack your source in the mouth," Dame Dash says on his Instagram page.
Lil Wayne Says Drake Had Sex With His Girlfriend
Lil Wayne is allegedly shopping a book in which he makes the claim.
Mayday's Wrekonize & Potluck Prepare For "The Pre-Hangover Tour"
Prevail From Swollen Members is also on the bill.
Joey Bada$$ Explains "Curry Chicken" Meaning
Producer Statik Selektah says that Joey Bada$$ recorded the song in one take.
Yelawolf's Eminem Collaboration & Amber Rose On Kanye West's Slut-Shaming
For our DX Exclusive, Curren$y names guests on his "Pilot Talk III" project.
Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" First-Week Sales Projections
First week sales projections are in for Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly."
Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" Sets Spotify Record
Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" establishes a new global Spotify record.
Kendrick Lamar's "Democrips And Rebloodicans" "Hood Politics" Lyric Has Roots With Rusty California
“When I first heard it," Rusty California says, "honestly, I got a chill down my spine and the middle of my chest."
Slaine teams with two-thirds of House Of Pain for the "House Of Slaine" mixtape.
Kanye West, 9th Wonder & Talib Kweli React To Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly"
Rapsody and Flying Lotus also comment about the TDE rapper's second major-label album.
Kendrick Lamar "To Pimp A Butterfly" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE #5: Kendrick Lamar's second major label album, "To Pimp A Butterfly," is now available to stream.
Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" Removed From iTunes
TDE's Top Dawg says he's working on getting the album back on the Internet retailer.
Trina Says She's "Beginning A New Career Musically"
The Miami rapper says that running her Rockstarr Music Group allows her to be "at the forefront."
