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.
Drake Says He "Came Away With The W" In His Common Beef
Drake says that Common's disses toward him were "reaching for impact moments, but the bars aren't really good."
Juicy J Thought The "Bandz A Make Her Dance" Beat Was For A Love Song
Juicy J says the Mike WiLL Made It beat sounded like it was for a Quiet Storm selection. The Memphis rapper-producer also says that he went back to handing out his own mixtapes.
Terrace Martin's "3ChordFold" Album Stream
UPDATE #2: Terrace Martin's "3ChordFold" features Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Lion and Ab-Soul.
Rakim Says He's Working With Aaron LaCrate On New Material
Rakim says that producer Aaron LaCrate "sent me some heat" for his new album.
Bow Wow Calls "106 & Park" His "Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air"
Bow Wow also says that a conversation he had with Ice Cube is the reason why he'll never stop rapping.
Don Cannon Working On Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Ludacris LPs At Def Jam
Exclusive: Don Cannon explains how he's trying "to stay away from being too corporate" even though he's the newly-appointed VP, A&R at Def Jam Recordings.
N.W.A Honored At Indie Entertainment Summit
Exclusive: N.W.A was honored at the Indie Entertainment Summit for the role it had in independent music. DJ Yella, Above The Law's Big Hutch and DJ Quik were among those who paid tribute to N.W.A.
Super Bowl Champion And Baltimore Ravens' Bryant McKinnie Names His Top Rappers
Exclusive: Bryant McKinnie won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens in February and has his own B Major Music Group. The left tackle discusses his Top Rappers.
R. Kelly Says New "Trapped In The Closet" Material Coming In "A Couple Months"
R. Kelly says that more "Trapped In The Closet" material will be coming out in "a couple months" and that new videos for the songs are also in the works.
Andre 3000 Album Not Planned For Early 2014
Andre 3000 does not have "a specific plan to release an album in early 2014," his rep says, countering a recent tweet from BET executive Stephen Hill.
Tech N9ne Explains Origins Of Kendrick Lamar Verse On "Fragile"
Exclusive: Tech N9ne explains how he got the idea to put Kendrick Lamar on "Fragile," a cut on the Strange Music rapper's new album, "Something Else."
Lil Wayne Disses Riley Cooper Over Racist Rant
Lil Wayne took to Twitter to blast Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper, who was fined after a video surfaced of him using racially insensitive language at a Kenny Chesney concert.
Kendrick Lamar's Bud Light Music First Concert Stream
Kendrick Lamar will perform as part of the Bud Light Music First 50/50/1 celebration in Detroit tonight.
Matt Damon Says He Was Not Competing With Eminem For "Elysium" Role
Matt Damon says that he and Eminem did not meet during the casting for the film "Elysium." Damon got the lead role in the film, which had been previously offered to Eminem.
Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..." Arrives In Limited "Slipcase Edition"
Exclusive: Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..." will get another limited-issue release. The "Slipcase Edition" arrives on the eighteenth anniversary of the original album's drop date.
Waka Flocka Flame Says Being In Love Is "Like A Holy Ghost Feeling"
Waka Flocka Flame says that his fiance's daughter has made their relationship stronger and that, "I can't let her down."
Mistah F.A.B. Names His Top Tupac Shakur Songs
Exclusive: Mistah F.A.B. names his favorite Tupac Shakur songs, choosing tracks from the late rapper's "Me Against The World" and "All Eyez On Me" albums, among others.
2 Chainz Says Kanye West Told Him Not To Put Jay-Z On "B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time"
2 Chainz also says that 50 Cent is crazy, but that he followed his blueprint for success.
Iggy Azalea Opening For Beyonce On Her Australian Tour
Beyonce is bringing Iggy Azalea on the Australian leg of her "Mrs. Carter Show World Tour." The 17 dates are slated to begin October 17 at the Vector Arena in Auckland.
Talib Kweli Says Hi-Tek's Beats "Made The Difference" Early In His Career
Talib Kweli recalls the impact Hi-Tek's beats had on the early stage of his career and how Q-Tip saluted him at an early Lyricist Lounge performance.
French Montana Says He Knows "About 1,000 Trayvon Martins"
French Montana discusses the Trayvon Martin case and its aftermath, saying that "things like that happen almost every day where I'm from."
