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.
Mistah F.A.B. Responds To DJ Mustard Altercation
"Kids won't understand what being a man is about!!" Mistah F.A.B. says.
A$AP Ferg, Sway, Flatbush ZOMBiES Deliver Life Beat AIDS Awareness PSAs
Exclusive: Life Beat Music Fights AIDS has teamed with Sway and rappers for a series of PSAs in advance of National HIV Testing Day.
Canibus "Fait Accompli" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE: The stream of Canibus' "Fait Accompli" project is now available.
Andre 3000 Says He's Recording New Material
Andre 3000 discussed making a new round of material.
Eminem First Artist With Two Digital Diamond Awards
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has awarded Eminem two Digital Diamond Awards for two of his singles.
will.i.am Details Beats Electronics Role With Jimmy Iovine
will.iam also says Black Eyed Peas signed to Interscope for at least $500,000 less than it was being offered elsewhere.
Rick Ross, Lil Jon Appearing On T.I.'s "Sisterhood Of Hip Hop"
Oxygen Media's "Sisterhood Of Hip Hip" features Bia, Brianna Perry, Diamond, Nyemiah Supreme and Siya.
Public Enemy's Chuck D Blasts Hot 97's Racial Slurs "Double Standard"
Chuck D says that the use of the N-word at Hot 97's Summer Jam was "the last straw."
"10 Key Facts From Music Industry Insiders" Book Authored By Tamiko Hope
Exclusive: Tamiko Hope used lessons learned working with OutKast, DJ Toomp and Killer Mike to help craft her "10 Key Facts From Music Industry Insiders" book.
Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 06/01/14
Two songs from Iggy Azalea are in the Top 10 of the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart this week. Cuts from Lil Wayne and Sage The Gemini also make major moves.
Hip Hop Week In Review: The Most Popular Stories The Week Of 06/01/14
Justin Bieber's racist remarks, the murder of Lil Durk's cousin and the G-Unit reunion were the week's top stories.
50 Cent Details How "Power" Isn't Like Master P's "I Got The Hook-Up"
50 Cent also explains America's "Scarface" obsession.
Wiz Khalifa Launches Second Hat Collection With Flat Fitty Luxury Headwear
"Wiz Khalifa Collection 2" is available online now and is set to hit retail outlets next week.
Tech N9ne Surprised Kendrick Lamar Endured Criticism To Fuel "Fragile"
Tech N9ne also reflects on the biggest radio hit of his career with "Fragile," which features Kendrick Lamar, Mayday! and singer Kendall Morgan.
Lord Jamar Reacts To Racist Justin Bieber Video
Lord Jamar says he has a problem with "Bieber's active participation in the fleecing of Black culture."
Insane Clown Posse Calls Lil Wayne's Clothing Corny, Discusses 15th-Annual Gathering of the Juggalos
Exclusive: Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope aren't worried about offending people. Instead, the Michigan rap duo focuses on pleasing its ever-rabid fanbase through its music and its Gathering of the Juggalos festival, which is in its fifteenth year.
Public Enemy's Flavor Flav Launches Flavortronz Cover Band
"Everybody says I'm the greatest hypeman in the world," Flavor Flav says. "Now it's time to be a frontman."
Dr. Dre Makes Apple Debut During Worldwide Developers Conference
Dr. Dre talks with Apple software chief Craig Federighi during a phone call into the company's Worldwide Developers Conference.
Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 05/25/14
Two Iggy Azalea singles see sales spikes of more than 40 percent each and a Nicki Minaj single makes a strong showing on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart this week.
Troy Ave Blasts Writer During Angie Martinez Interview
Troy Ave and Angie Martinez were likely discussing Drew Millard's "Troy Ave: Rap Game George W. Bush" article, which criticized the rapper.
"The Arsenio Hall Show" Canceled
The one-season return of "The Arsenio Hall Show" featured interviews with and performances by Suge Knight and Rick Ross, among others.
