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.
UPDATE #3: Pharoahe Monch has released the stream for his fourth album, "P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)."
Casual Announces "The Fear Itself 20 Year Anniversary Tour"
Casual will be performing "The Fear Itself" in its entirety during "The Fear Itself 20 Year Anniversary Tour."
"Illmatic XX" Producer Noah Uman Details Nas' Work On Project
Exclusive: "I'm A Villain" was one of the demo tracks that got Nas his deal with Columbia, Nas "Illmatic XX" producer Noah Uman says.
Da Mafia 6ix Working On Album With Insane Clown Posse
"I don't see anything getting rid of Southern Hip Hop," DJ Paul says, "because everyone sounds like the South now."
Nas, Pharrell Williams and Kid Cudi are among the acts slated to perform at Coachella today.
Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 04/06/14
50 Cent's "Smoke" single with Trey Songz makes one of the highest debuts on the R&B/Hip Hop chart.
Hip Hop Week In Review: The Most Popular Stories The Week Of 04/06/14
50 Cent questions Troy Ave's music and is order to pay $16 million, while Quincy Jones says he can't get used to Lil Wayne.
Details Of Game's Alleged Assault On Fiancee Tiffney Cambridge Emerge
Game has denied the accusations.
Nashville Set To Build National Museum of African American Music
The National Museum of African American Music is scheduled to honor musicians from the Tennessee city and elsewhere.
OutKast is slated to co-headline Coachella 2014, which will also feature Pharrell Williams and Nas, among others.
Naughty By Nature's Treach Arrested For Eluding Police
The Naughty By Nature member was arrested in Union City, New Jersey.
Rolling Stone Names Classic Rappers Not In Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
LL Cool J and N.W.A are among the Rap acts named in Rolling Stone's list of "20 Classic Artists Still Not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
OutKast Co-Headlining Coachella 2014, Line-Up & Set Times Available
UPDATE: OutKast is slated to co-headline Coachella 2014, which will also feature Pharrell Williams and Nas, among others.
Mayday!'s Wrekonize, Kung Fu Vampire Detail "The Hunger Pains Tour"
Exclusive: "The Hunger Pains Tour" also features battle emcee Dirtbag Dan and Team Backpack regular G-Mo Skee.
Troy Noka Recalls Producing Frank Ocean, Bishop Lamont On "Get My Gun"
Exclusive: Troy Noka says Frank Ocean is a rare type of artist.
Big Hutch Names Death Row Albums He Wishes Would Have Been Released
Big Hutch also details his role as music supervisor on Tupac's "Until The End Of Time" album.
Twiztid Announces "Get Twiztid" EP & "Bootleg Banner Tour" Dates
Exclusive: Da Mafia 6ix and R.A. The Rugged Man are among the acts slated to appear on Twiztid's "Get Twiztid" EP.
Girl Talk And Freeway "Broken Ankles" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & EP Stream
UPPATE: Girl Talk and Freeway's "Broken Ankles" EP is now available for download and stream. It features Waka Flocka Flame and Jadakiss.
ScHoolboy Q Questions His The Source Cover Photo
ScHoolboy Q tweeted about the appearance of his beard on the cover of The Source.
Kanye West: "In June, We'll See The New Yeezys"
Kanye West is in Germany and is appearing at the adidas Global Brand Conference.
Tali Blanco "Gettin 2 It" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Tech N9ne is featured on "Salute Me," a cut from Tali Blanco's forthcoming "Getting 2 It" EP.
