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.
50 Cent Says Eminem & Dr. Dre Friendships Led To Release From Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
50 Cent says that his new deal happened only because he's still under the Universal Music system.
Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Ending 2/16/2014
Pharrell Williams' "Happy" and Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz' "Talk Dirty" are the top singles on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Chart.
Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports Signs Hakeem Nicks
New York Giants wide receiver tweets that he's "proud" to be on Roc Nation's roster.
Terrence Howard To Portray Hip Hop Mogul On "Empire" Television Program
Terrance Howard is slated to portray a record label executive in the forthcoming "Empire" television program.
50 Cent: "Eminem Is More Important To Hip Hop Than People Actually Credit Him For"
50 Cent says Eminem and Macklemore are important to the growth of Hip Hop culture.
Tony Yayo Says 50 Cent "Ain't Rocking With Me" & That G-Unit Is Over
Tony Yayo also says that he "layed my life down for the unit."
Apollo Brown Says Detroit Rappers & Producers "Tend To Shine"
Exclusive: Apollo Brown says, "I don't work with artists based on money or what they can offer me monetarily."
Exclusive: DJ Paul says that being independent allows Da Mafia 6ix to make its own rules.
NBA All-Star Bet Could Cost Hip Hop Jeweler TV Johnny $200,000
Johnny Dang, also known as TV Johnny, bet that the Western Conference would win the NBA All-Star Game.
Wu-Tang Clan & Huf Prepare 20th Anniversary Clothing Collection
Wu-Tang Clan's latest clothing venture is tied to the release of its debut album, 1993's "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)."
Exclusive: Slaine says that his forthcoming "The King Of Everything Else" album was inspired by a revealing conversation about the direction of his life.
ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron" To Stream On New York Radio Station Hot 97
ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron" is slated to stream during a "Listening Lounge" session hosted by Peter Rosenberg.
Drake's October's Very Own 2014 Collection Now Available
Drake's October's Very Own has collaborated with French retailer colette for its 2014 collection.
50 Cent Mocks Jimmy Henchman, Who Is On Trial For Murder
50 Cent slams Jimmy Henchman, who is on trial for allegedly orchestrating the murder of 50 Cent associate Lowell Fletcher.
Jeezy Engraves Rick Ross's Face On Bottle Of Avion Reserva 44
Jeezy and Rick Ross also filmed the video for their "War Ready" single in New Orleans.
Dizzy Wright Announces "State Of Mind" EP
Dizzy Wright says that he has a "State Of Mind" EP arriving soon.
Jhene Aiko Says That Drake Is Her "Musical Soulmate"
Jhene Aiko says that she's in talks with Drake to do an entire project with the rapper-singer.
Verbal Kent Presents "Sound Of The Weapon" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
Exclusive: Verbal Kent premiers the stream for his "Sound Of The Weapon" album, which is produced by Khrysis and also features a 9th Wonder remix of the title track.
Young Thug: "Yeah I Signed" To Cash Money
The author of "Stoner" and "Danny Glover," Young Thug says that he's signed to Cash Money.
Pro Era "#SECCSTAPERVOL2" Release Date, Tracklist & Mixtape Stream
Pro Era releases its "#SECCSTAPERVOL2" mixtape, which is also known as "#STV2."
Rick Ross Says He Put More Into "Mastermind" Album Than His Other LPs
Rick Ross tweets that his "Mastermind" album has him feeling the "excitement in the streets."
