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.
Too $hort's Fight Participation Led To C-Money Mentorship
Exclusive: C-Money met Iamsu! via Twitter and worked Iamsu! and Too $hort on his "Just 4 You" EP.
JS-1 "It Is What It Isn't" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Exclusive: "It Is What It Isn't" includes the single "Turn The Tables," which features O.C. and Kool DJ Red Alert.
A$AP Ferg Provides Update On New Album
"I just want to get it in with a couple of more producers that I love," he says, "and it seems like the further I get into it I'm just trying to squeeze more magic out of it."
Amber Rose: "I Wake Up Every Morning Feeling Like My Best Friend Died"
Amber Rose appears to tweet about her feelings regarding her pending divorce from Wiz Khalifa.
Rapsody "Beauty And The Beast" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream
UPDATE #2: The stream for Rapsody's "Beauty And The Beast" has been released.
Flying Lotus "You're Dead" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream
UPDATE #3: The cover art, tracklisting, trailer and stream of Flying Lotus' "You're Dead" album have been released.
Potluck Announces "Hotbox Holidaze Tour" With Johnny Richter, Liquid Assassin
Exclusive: Black Pegasus and P. Win are also slated to appear on the "Hotbox Holidaze Tour."
Daylyt Explains Defecating Attempt During "Duel In The Desert" Battle
Exclusive: "I want people to say, 'I hate Daylyt,'" he says, "because hatred goes way further than love."
Raekwon Addresses Wu-Tang Clan Recording "A Better Tomorrow" Without Ol' Dirty Bastard
Exclusive: "When you're missing a member out of your family, B," Raekwon says, "it's never the same."
Mayday! & Murs Announce "Mayday! x MURS MURSDAY! Tour 2014"
Mayday! & Murs are set to embark upon a 38-date tour.
RZA Describes Wu-Tang Clan Signing With Warner Bros. Records As "Patriotic"
Exclusive: Wu-Tang Clan is slated to release its "A Better Tomorrow" through Warner Bros. Records.
Lil Wayne's Tattoos Inspired By Jay Z, Tupac
Lil Wayne's early Rap names and first favorite song are listed in "10 Things You Didn't Know About Lil' Wayne."
Prodigy & Boogz Boogetz "Young Rollin Stonerz" Release Date & Cover Art
Mobb Deep member Prodigy partners with Boogz Boogetz for the forthcoming "Young Rollin Stonerz" project.
Too $hort Arrested For Possessing Loaded Handgun At Burbank Airport
A TSA employee noticed that Too $horts carryon bag had what appeared to be a handgun in it.
Cozz "Cozz N Effect" Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream
UPDATE: The cover art, tracklist and stream for Cozz's "Cozz N Effect" project have been released.
Andre 3000 On Releasing "Hey Ya!": "I Was Terrified"
Exclusive: "The first 'Hey Ya!' performance wasn't that great," Andre 3000 says. "It was nerves. It was scary."
Eminem, Rihanna To Perform At "Concert for Valor"
Jamie Foxx and Bruce Springsteen are among the other artists who are slated to appear at the "Concert for Valor."
Devin Miles Discusses Juicy J Work, Mac Miller Bond
Exclusive: Devin Miles is preparing for the release of his "Pixburgh" album.
Cam'ron "1st Of The Month Volume 4" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream
UPDATE: Listen to the fourth volume of Cam'ron's "1st Of The Month" EP series features the single "Snapped" with 2 Chainz.
Jay Z, Solange Altercation Inspires "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Episode
Elements of Ray Rice's assault on his then-fiance earlier this year are also included into the "American Disgrace" episode of "Law & Order: SVU."
