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.
The Hip Hop Week In Review: The Most Popular Stories The Week Of 02/09/2014
Nike releases Kanye West's Air Yeezy II Red Octobers and Drake comments on Macklemore, while Dr. Dre sues Death Row Records.
Drake Reveals "Tha Carter V" Release Date
Drake mentions "Tha Carter V" release date while performing at the House of Blues in New Orleans.
Chief Keef Says "My Last Two Mixtapes Were Mistakes"
Chief Keef says that being in rehab is like being locked-up.
Rick Ross Calls Jeezy Beef "A Lot Of Misconfusion"
Rick Ross also discusses the benefits of making "War Ready," his "Mastermind" collaboration with Jeezy.
Curren$y "The Drive In Theatre" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE #2: Curren$y has released the download and stream of his "The Drive In Theatre" project.
Questlove Says Rolling Stone Played With Drake's Emotions
Questlove also says Rolling Stone wasn't fair to Drake by removing him from its cover.
CyHi The Prynce Announces New Project
CyHi The Prynce announces the release date for his "Black History Project" mixtape and releases his single "Coretta."
Andre 3000's Father, Lawrence Walker, Passes Away
Andre 3000's father passes away after suffering a heart attack.
T.I. Explains Justin Bieber's "Transitional Period"
T.I. says he provides advice to Justin Bieber.
Juicy J Recalls Hearing "Tear Da Club Up" On The Radio For The First Time
Juicy J also explains how "Tear Da Club Up" helped Three 6 Mafia get its first major label contract.
T.I. Discusses Conversation With Jeezy That Led To Rick Ross's "War Ready"
T.I. says a conversation he had with Jeezy resulted in Jeezy appearing on Rick Ross's "War Ready."
Will Smith Portrays The Devil In "Winter's Tale"
Will Smith has an uncredited role in the forthcoming film "Winter's Tale."
John Singleton Directing Tupac Biopic
John Singleton is slated to re-write, direct and produce the forthcoming Tupac biopic.
50 Cent Says He's On ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron"
50 Cent posts on Instagram that he's pre-ordered ScHoolboy Q"s "Oxymoron" album.
Cam'ron & JuJu Showcase Cape Line At New York Fashion Week
UPDATE: Cam'ron anbd JuJu showcase their line of capes at Mark McNairy AW2014.
B Real Wins High Times' "Stoner Of The Year 2014" Award
Cypress Hill's B Real reflects on his relationship with High Times Magazine, which is more than 20 years old.
Chuck D Named Record Store Day 2014 Ambassador
Public Enemy's Chuck D calls the record store "the connection point of listener and the record.
Willie The Kid & Bronze Nazareth's "The Living Daylights" features Roc Marciano, Young Dirty Bastard and Sean Price, among others.
J. Cole Says Interscope Executive Joie Manda Wants Him To Be "Dr. Dre To His Jimmy Iovine"
J. Cole says that he locked in his Dreamville label deal with Interscope Records in December.
Trinidad James Not Facing Charges Over Marijuana Possession Arrest
Trinidad James will not be charged after being arrested for marijuana possession.
Dr. Dre Suing Death Row Records For More Than $3 Million
Dr. Dre is seeking $3 million in royalties for material he worked on while at Death Row Records.
