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.
Exclusive: "I feel good about the genre right now," Ne-Yo says of R&B. "I feel like positive moves are being made."
50 Cent Takes Photo On Behalf Of Rape Victim Who Has Down's Syndrome
50 Cent posed for a photo for a rape victim, who had made a video of one of his songs.
Director David Lynch On Kanye West: "I Let Him Down"
Acclaimed director David Lynch says that he met with Kanye West about working together, but that "I couldn't come up with ideas that thrilled either one of us."
Young Thug "1017 Thug 3 [The Finale]" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Mixtape Stream
Young Thug's "1017 Thug 3 [The Finale]" features Gucci Mane on three of its 13 tracks.
Mass Appeal, Red Bull Partnering For "The Burning of Kingston" Live Graffiti Battle
"The Burning of Kingston" is slated to take place on the exterior of an authentic subway car.
Game Explains Making "Don't Shoot" Song With Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Diddy & Others
"I am a Black man with kids of my own that I love more than anything," Game says, "and I cannot fathom a horrific tragedy like Michael Brown's happening to them."
DJ Mustard Details Iggy Azalea Rift
DJ Mustard discusses his problem with Iggy Azalea during a CRWN interview.
Jay Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean Being Sued Over "Watch The Throne" Song "Made In America"
Joel McDonald says that the trio used his "Made In America" song to make their "Watch The Throne" song of the same name.
50 Cent Celebrates Chelsea Handler's Final "Chelsea Lately" Episode
50 Cent posts an image of himself and the talk show host on Instagram.
Kanye West Reveals Father Was Paparazzi
Kanye West reportedly made the statement during his civil lawsuit regarding his LAX paparazzi incident.
Exclusive: Full Force discusses the 1984 song that launched its production career, setting the stage its new album, "Full Force: With Love from Our Friends."
Exclusive: Dizzy Wright, N.O.R.E. and R.A. The Rugged Man are among the other acts slated to perform at the Sunset Strip Music Festival.
Ty Dolla $ign "$ign Language" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE #2: The stream of Ty Dolla $ign's "$ign Language" is now available.
Diamond District "March On Washington" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Exclusive: Oddisee, yU, Uptown XO have combined for "March On Washington," a 14-track collection produced by Oddisee.
Jeezy "Seen It All: The Autobiography" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Album Stream Link
UPDATE #4: Listen to Jeezy's "Seen It All" now.
DJ Mustard Slated For CRWN Conversation With Elliott Wilson
DJ Mustard and Elliott Wilson are set to have a CRWN Conversation in Los Angeles.
Lil Debbie Criticizes "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge" Participants
50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and Iggy Azalea are among the artists who have participated in the "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge."
Jim Jones Calls Dame Dash A Thief, "Culture Vulture"; Dash Responds
Jim Jones also refers to Dame Dash as a "fuck faggot" in an Instagram post.
50 Cent Says Jay Z Can't Compare To Eminem, "Hip Hop Is Black Music"
"For some people," 50 Cent says, "it's tough to accept that you have a White artist that does it better than Black artists."
Eminem, Sia "Guts Over Fear": "The Equalizer" Trailer; Cover Art, Song Released
UPDATE #2: Eminem has released his "Guts Over Fear" song with Sia, which was played in the trailer for the forthcoming film "The Equalizer."
Ganxsta Nip Discusses Writing The Geto Boys' "Chuckie," Being "God Of Horrorcore Rap"
Exclusive: Ganxsta Nip says his "God Of Horrorcore Rap" album showcases his artistic versatility.
