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.
Rich Homie Quan Calls His Collaborative Efforts With Young Thug The "Best Collabo Since OutKast"
Rich Homie Quan says that his forthcoming project with Young Thug will "crash the Internet."
Afrika Bambaataa, Kurtis Blow & Melle Mel To Be Honored By New York City Council
Hip Hop culture pioneers Afrika Bambaataa, Kurtis Blow and Melle Mel are set to be honored, according to Bronx Councilman Fernando Cabrera.
Bad Lucc "Outchea" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Bad Lucc's "Outchea" mixtape features T.I. and Problem, as well as production from League Of Starz.
ScHoolboy Q: "I Love Interscope, But I Wish I Could Have Just Stayed With TDE"
ScHoolboy Q also says he may do a line of bucket hats.
Future "Honest" Release Date, Cover Art, & Tracklist
Future has released information regarding his "Honest" album, which is set to include Andre 3000, Wiz Khalifa and Drake, among others.
Yasiin Bey F/K/A Mos Def Discusses Move To South Africa
Formerly known as Mos Def, Yasiin Bey explains why he moved to Cape Town last year.
Gangsta Boo Discusses New Three 6 Mafia Album & "Witch" Project With La Chat
Gangsta Boo says that Three 6 Mafia's next album is in the works.
ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron" Has 2014's Biggest First-Week Spotify Stream
ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron" was streamed more than any other album during its first week in 2014.
Exclusive: Last month, 50 Cent left longtime label Interscope Records. HipHopDX examines other artists who changed labels during their careers.
YG "My Krazy Life" Tour Dates Announced
DJ Mustard will be joining YG on his "My Krazy Life" tour.
RZA Writes Foreword Of "Dust & Grooves: Adventures In Record Collecting" Book
RZA has penned the foreword of "Dust & Grooves: Adventures In Record Collecting," a book that features 130 vinyl connoisseurs and their collections.
Rick Rock Recalls Making Jay Z's "Get Your Mind Right Mami"
Exclusive: Rick Rock says he made the beat for Jay Z's "Get Your Mind Right Mami" on the spot after Jay Z passed on one of his other beats.
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Reportedly Set Wedding Date
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are set to get married in France later this year.
50 Cent Mocks Rick Ross, Diddy & Steve Stoute With Photo Montage
50 Cent posts a photo collage of Diddy being held by Steve Stoute and a photo of Diddy face-to-face with Rick Ross.
50 Cent's SXSW Performance To Be Streamed Live For Free
50 Cent is an investor in Hang With Inc, which will be streaming the event.
R. Kelly says that he's "been all around the world musically."
Kendrick Lamar's iTunes Festival SXSW Performance To Stream Live For Free
ScHoolboy Q and Isaiah Rashad are also slated to appear at Kendrick Lamar's iTunes Festival SXSW performance.
Juicy J Says He Couldn't Get Drunk After Three 6 Mafia's "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" Oscar Win
Juicy J also provides suggestions for Oscar winners.
Big K.R.I.T. Announces "Week Of K.R.I.T." & Discusses "Cadillactica"
Big K.R.I.T. also discusses his forthcoming "Cadillactica" album.
50 Cent Confronts Steve Stoute At New York Knicks Game
50 Cent is photographed confronting Steve Stoute in New York.
ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron" & Kid Cudi's "Satellite Flight" Sales Projections Released
ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron" and Kid Cudi's "Satellite Flight" are expected to debut toward the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
