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.
Pharrell Lands Long-Term adidas Partnership
Pharrell Williams' pact with adidas marks the brand's first arrangement with a designer who owns their own textile company.
50 Cent Wins Ruling Against WorldStarHipHop.com
A federal judge grants 50 Cent a summary judgment on copyright and right of publicity claims.
Remy Ma Says "Things Would Have Been Different" If She Listened To Fat Joe
Remy Ma says, "I don't hear the things that I want to say or have experienced. I don't hear it in the music that's out."
Lil' Kim Says Atlantic Records Didn't Like Her & Diddy's Direction On "The Notorious K.I.M."
Lil' Kim says that Atlantic Records "didn't really want to live up to their part of the deal" on her "The Notorious K.I.M." album.
Lox, French Montana & Action Bronson "5 Boro Takeover Tour" Concert Stream
Presented by Hot 97 and MetroPCS, the "5 Boro Takeover Tour" also features Bodega Bamz.
De La Soul "Smell the DA.I.S.Y." Release Date, Art, Tracklist & Mixtape Download
De La Soul has released the download for its 11-track "Smell the DA.I.S.Y." mixtape.
Angela Yee Discusses Declining Hot 97 Job & "The Breakfast Club Show" On REVOLT
Angela Yee also says that that she was surprised Kanye West appeared on "The Breakfast Club."
Wu-Tang Clan Making & Selling One Copy Of "The Wu - Once Upon A Time In Shaolin" Album
RZA says: "We're about to put out a piece of art like nobody else has done in the history of [modern] music."
Atmosphere Announces "North Of Hell Tour" Dates
Atmosphere is scheduled to hit the road with Prof and deM atlaS on the "North Of Hell Tour."
Rick Ross Buys $250,000 In Watches For DJ Khaled, Meek Mill & Wale
Rick Ross gifts DJ Khaled, Meek Mill and Wale watches to celebrate the success of his "Mastermind" album.
Freddie Gibbs Discusses Scarface's "Pinata" Appearance
Freddie Gibbs explains that he was in awe while recording "Broken" with Scarface.
A$AP Ferg Joining M.I.A.'s Tour
A$AP Ferg is slated to join M.I.A. for eight concert dates, starting in April.
Apollo Brown "Thirty Eight" Release Date & Cover Art
Apollo Brown has released "The Answer" single, which appears on his forthcoming "Thirty Eight" album.
Black Lips' Cole Alexander Says Drake "Seems Kind Of Fake"
Cole Alexander also says that Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Thrift Shop" is "confused."
Lauryn Hill Announces Australian Tour Dates
Lauryn Hill is scheduled to perform in several cities in Australia later this year.
Former Outlawz Rapper Opens Mathaq Al-Kaif Coffee Shop In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Former Outlawz rapper Mutah Beale, who rapped as Napoleon, now lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
King Los "Zero Gravity II" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Update: King Los' mixtape "Zero Gravity II" is set to be available as a stream via DatPiff.
Kendrick Lamar Co-Headlining Pitchfork Music Festival 2014; Full Lineup Released
UPDATE: Pusha T, ScHoolboy Q, SZA, Earl Sweatshirt and Beck are also among the artists slated to perform at Pitchfork Music Festival 2014.
Nick Cannon "White People Party Music" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklisting
Nick Cannon's "White People Party Music" album features collaborations with Pitbull, Future and Migos, among others.
Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 03/16/14
Lil Wayne's "Moment" makes the highest debut on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
Devin The Dude, Berner, Potluck & Cool Nutz Announce "The Buds And Suds" Tour Dates
J-Hornay and Blaze 1 are also slated to appear on "The Buds And Suds" tour.
