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American journalist
Soren Baker is an American journalist specializing in hip-hop coverage. He is widely recognized for his six-year tenure as a senior editor at The Source
Soren_Baker
1999 studio album by Project Pat
street themes" and its "sinister", bass-heavy sound. In an interview with Soren Baker of Rap Pages, Project Pat explained that he was aiming for "fat, Memphis-distorted
Ghetty_Green
American rapper (born 1971)
as the Chopper style. Soren Baker of VH1 states that Yates' techniques "showcase his wide-ranging, mind-blowing flows". Baker characterizes Yates' earlier
Tech_N9ne
American rapper (born 1970)
culture", BET.com, May 3, 2019. About tracks on Dr. Dre's album 2001, Soren Baker writes, "If fact, even songs that did not receive accompanying videos
Warren_G
American rapper
Capital "Gundam Part II" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & EP Stream". Soren Baker via HipHopDX June 12, 2015. June 12, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
Tre_Capital
American hip hop duo
18, 2024. Soren Baker (April 29, 2001). "* * * DPG, "Dillinger & Young Gotti," DPG". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 21, 2024. Soren Baker (April 10
Tha_Dogg_Pound
American comedian, singer, actor and filmmaker (1927–2008)
17, 2015. Allmusic Biography by Cub Koda. Retrieved February 23, 2014 Soren Baker, "`Dolemite' star explores music", The Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2002 Archived
Rudy_Ray_Moore
American hip hop group
from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2013. Baker, Soren (July 7, 2013). "Cappadonna Clamoring For Swizz Beatz, Diddy Production
Wu-Tang_Clan
American hip-hop group
Archived from the original on June 26, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019. Baker, Soren (April 4, 2016). "Reunion Of Three 6 Mafia Members Juicy J, DJ Paul &
Three_6_Mafia
1999 studio album by Jay-Z
hip hop" and Vol. 3… "the quintessential 2000-model hip hop album". Soren Baker was less impressed in the Los Angeles Times, writing that the record
Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter
Vol._3..._Life_and_Times_of_S._Carter
1997 studio album by Jay-Z
rock-solid set with both street and pop appeal". Chicago Tribune critic Soren Baker believed Jay-Z's lyrics "contain a finesse and insight few can articulate
In_My_Lifetime,_Vol._1
2002 concert tour by Usher
The audience loved it all and sang along lustily to a string of hits." Soren Baker from the Cincinnati Enquirer praised "the 23-year-old Atlantan proved
8701_Evolution_Tour
1999 studio album by Eminem
rhymes ... Even pop fans deadened to graphic lyrics are likely to flinch." Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times gave the album three and a half stars out of
The_Slim_Shady_LP
1989 studio album by N.W.A
'reality'-based violence", The Washington Post, 2 September 1990, G1, quoted by Soren Baker, The History of Rap and Hip-Hop (Farmingham Mills, Michigan: Lucent Books
Straight_Outta_Compton
1999 studio album by Nas
keyboard-laden songs and "universal themes". Los Angeles Times writer Soren Baker commended Nas for "adroitly balancing hard-core subject matter with production
I_Am..._(Nas_album)
2001 film directed by Gil Green
in 2005 by a sequel titled Choices II: The Setup. Choices: The Album Soren Baker (ed.). "Three 6 Mafia Make Film Debut With Choices". MTV News. Archived
Choices:_The_Movie
American rapper and record producer (born 1964)
Single Set To Drop". Boom Bap Nation. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-24. Soren Baker (April 10, 2002). "Jaz-O Reminds World Where Jay-Z Got His Blueprint"
Jaz-O
2001 studio album by Ludacris
edge you'd expect from an MC who's cribbed from Eddie Murphy routines". Soren Baker of the Chicago Tribune also praised the album's comedic nature, commenting
Word_of_Mouf
1998 studio album by Outkast
hyped circa the Judgment Night soundtrack". Los Angeles Times writer Soren Baker complimented OutKast's "intelligent hip-hop" and commented that "musically
Aquemini
2002 studio album by Jay-Z
carry the 110-minute double album as consistently as its predecessor. Soren Baker was more critical in the Chicago Tribune. He felt Jay-Z's reworking of
The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse
The_Blueprint_2:_The_Gift_&_The_Curse
2000 studio album by Outkast
most grim and mind-deadening facets of ghetto life." Yahoo! Music's Soren Baker commented that "Dre and Big Boi again reinvent themselves, this time
Stankonia
American hip-hop group
benefit compilation We Gon Bounce Back, their third and final album. Soren Baker (April 28, 2000). "Record Rack: 504 Boyz, 'Goodfellas,' No Limit/Priority"
504_Boyz
2004 studio album by Chingy
that "he's found just the ticket for staying in the rotation at radio." Soren Baker, writing for the Los Angeles Times, praised the production for being
Powerballin'
1988 studio album by Eazy-E
albums attempts to promote Eazy-E as a major gangster was "nonsense". Soren Baker from the Los Angeles Times called it a "landmark albums brimming with
Eazy-Duz-It
1999 single by Ja Rule
to increase the volume of lyrics. Writing for the Los Angeles Times, Soren Baker felt that "Holla Holla" demonstrated Ja Rule's ability to use "his edgy
Holla_Holla
2001 single by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule
bling-blinging Sonny & Cher." While reviewing Ja Rule's Pain Is Love album, Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times noted "I'm Real" to be "one of the album's stronger
I'm_Real_(Murder_Remix)
2004 studio album by Ludacris
the album received an average score of 70, based on sixteen reviews. Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times wrote: "Ludacris includes thoughtful rhymes on "Child
The_Red_Light_District
American rapper (born 1968)
(1990) Tha Triflin' Album (1993) IV Life (1995) The Kingdom Come (2002) Soren Baker (October 2, 2018). The History of Gangster Rap. Abrams. ISBN 978-1683352358
King_T
1999 studio album by Method Man & Redman
Tribe Called Quest, Cypress Hill, and Beastie Boys sounded lackluster. Soren Baker, in a review for Los Angeles Times, also wrote that the album sounds
Blackout! (Method Man & Redman album)
Blackout!_(Method_Man_&_Redman_album)
Type of musical delivery involving rhythmic speech
Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2014. Soren Baker (May 10, 2002). "'Dolemite' star explores music". Chicago Tribune. Archived
Rapping
2001 single by P. Diddy, Black Rob and Mark Curry
official/I survived what I been through" as a declaration of strength. Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times identifies "Bad Boy for Life", in addition to
Bad_Boy_for_Life
2000 studio album by Jill Scott
Scott is a singer worth repeated listenings." Los Angeles Times critic Soren Baker noted that "with an earthy vibe and a fresh presentation of modern soul
Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1
Who_Is_Jill_Scott?:_Words_and_Sounds_Vol._1
1999 studio album by Ja Rule
comparisons to fellow rappers Tupac Shakur and DMX. Los Angeles Times critic Soren Baker noted that "on his debut, Ja Rule sticks largely to current rap lyric
Venni_Vetti_Vecci
Rapping style within the hip hop genre
– Chart History: The Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 23 January 2019. Soren Baker (October 18, 2002). "Tech N9ne Says 'Industry Is Punks,' Goes Own Way
Chopper_(rap)
1998 studio album by Young Bleed
was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Soren Baker, writing for Chicago Tribune, said that "Young Bleed subtly and gently
My_Balls_and_My_Word
1998 compilation album by DJ Shadow
with a turntable to a full-blown, steady-rockin' brother with soul." Soren Baker of Chicago Tribune commented that "Sound bytes from old records and instructional
Preemptive_Strike_(album)
American rapper (born 1972)
L.A. (1998-03-11). "Jailhouse Rap". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2022-08-24. Soren Baker (1998-03-06). "PAROLED RAPPER'S FIGHTING WORDS LAND HIM BACK IN JAIL"
C-Bo
2001 studio album by Beanie Sigel
project expected listeners to not get past the first couple songs." Soren Baker, writing for the Los Angeles Times, commented that "[T]he normally assertive
The Reason (Beanie Sigel album)
The_Reason_(Beanie_Sigel_album)
2005 studio album by Memphis Bleek
Despite that, he considered 534 to be one of the best Bleek's albums. Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times thought 534 was an "uneven [collection] of rap cliches
534_(album)
2003 studio album by T.I.
Archived from the original on January 16, 2009. Retrieved March 17, 2009. Soren Baker (May 12, 2005). "Taking the street route back". Los Angeles Times. Archived
Trap_Muzik
1998 studio album by Pras
entertaining slice of R&B-oriented hip-hop." Chicago Tribune critic Soren Baker found that Pras was not "capable of carrying a full-length album [..
Ghetto_Supastar_(album)
2001 studio album by Ja Rule
2001 with an album that is undoubtedly his most solid release to date." Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times gave credit to the singles "Livin' It Up" and
Pain_Is_Love
1998 studio album by Method Man
Archived from the original on March 20, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2015. Soren Baker (November 13, 1998). "Method Man Stays True to His Solo Mission". Los
Tical_2000:_Judgement_Day
2001 studio album by Syleena Johnson
Betty Wright, and Millie Jackson. Writing for Entertainment Weekly, Soren Baker wrote: "This Chicago singer belts out soulful tales of woe with equal
Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness
Chapter_1:_Love,_Pain_&_Forgiveness
2000 studio album by Prodigy
14, 2000). "H.N.I.C. - Prodigy". AllMusic. Retrieved June 14, 2015. Soren Baker (November 17, 2000). "Record Rack - latimes". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved
H.N.I.C._(Prodigy_album)
1999 studio album by Mary J. Blige
sings the songs than the songs themselves", Los Angeles Times writer Soren Baker commented that "the lively, supple instrumentation only adds to the force
Mary_(Mary_J._Blige_album)
American record label
2013-07-11. Archived from the original on 2013-12-07. Retrieved 2013-08-25. Soren Baker (May 12, 2005). "Taking the street route back" Los Angeles Times Retrieved
Grand_Hustle_Records
2000 studio album by C-Murder
late-'90s releases the label churned out and thus worthwhile for fans." Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times commended C-Murder for using 2Pac's style to
Trapped_in_Crime
2001 studio album by DMX
Great Depression". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 24, 2023. Soren Baker (October 21, 2001). "Keeping It Real, One Way or Another - latimes".
The Great Depression (DMX album)
The_Great_Depression_(DMX_album)
1999 studio album by Lil' Cease
as its overall reliance on sampling. Writing for Los Angeles Times, Soren Baker described the album as "uneven" and "party-tinged". He believed that
The Wonderful World of Cease A Leo
The_Wonderful_World_of_Cease_A_Leo
2003 studio album by Soulja Slim
exactly three months before his death. It was released on Koch Records. Soren Baker, in his review for the Chicago Tribune, called Years Later...A Few Months
Years Later...A Few Months After
Years_Later...A_Few_Months_After
2003 studio album by G-Unit
along with the vocal performance of the members of G-Unit. In contrast, Soren Baker, reviewing for Los Angeles Times, commended 50 Cent's "animated, at times
Beg_for_Mercy
Danish swimmer
University Swimming Roster, Soren Dahl". gopack.com. Retrieved 7 July 2025. "July 19, 2024, Tim Peeler, North Carolina State, A Baker's Dozen Olympics". ncsu
Søren_Dahl
1999 studio album by Eightball & M.J.G.
Dirty South sound" and thought it was the duo's best album to date. Soren Baker, in his review for Los Angeles Times, called In Our Lifetime "another
In Our Lifetime (Eightball & MJG album)
In_Our_Lifetime_(Eightball_&_MJG_album)
2006 studio album by Fat Joe
makes it easy to shrug off this driven full-length's one-track mind". Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times praised the album for balancing out the street
Me,_Myself_&_I_(album)
2005 posthumous remix album by the Notorious B.I.G.
lacked substance. Andy Kellman of AllMusic rated the album 2.5 out of 5. Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times gave it two stars out of four, while Steve Jones
Duets:_The_Final_Chapter
2006 studio album by Bubba Sparxxx
creatively, he continues to exceed even the loftiest expectations". Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times also praised Organized Noize's production for
The Charm (Bubba Sparxxx album)
The_Charm_(Bubba_Sparxxx_album)
2000 studio album by DJ Quik
"could be the most unexpectedly progressive hip-hop album of the year". Soren Baker, writing for Los Angeles Times, thought that "the music on Balance &
Balance_&_Options
1998 studio album by DJ Quik
'Wrestlemania' card—Rhythm-al-ism promises more than it actually delivers." Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times felt that DJ Quik delivered "his richest music
Rhythm-al-ism
2003 single by Twista
in his verse than other rappers such as Lyrics Born and Busta Rhymes. Soren Baker of Houston Chronicle stated that the song is a "crowning moment for Twista"
Slow_Jamz
1995 single by Tha Dogg Pound featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg
Cover Story [PG.4]". Vibe. 9 March 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2022. Soren Baker (November 21, 2013). "KURUPT SAYS THA DOGG POUND'S "NEW YORK, NEW YORK"
New York, New York (Tha Dogg Pound song)
New_York,_New_York_(Tha_Dogg_Pound_song)
2001 studio album by Sean Combs
spawning three singles: "Let's Get It", "Bad Boy for Life" and "Diddy". Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times called the album "a quality hip-hop collection
The_Saga_Continues...
1999 studio album by Noreaga
demented flow struggles to compensate for the tiresome subject matter". Soren Baker of Chicago Tribune wrote that "Noreaga tackles familiar topics—inferior
Melvin_Flynt_–_Da_Hustler
2002 studio album by Transplants
Bronson, Robert Hilburn; Dean Kuipers; Natalie Nichols; Steve Hochman; Soren Baker; Kevin (December 8, 2002). "Just Whitney and a whiff of desperation"
Transplants_(album)
2002 single by Nelly
while Blender staff described the song as a "capable ballad". However, Soren Baker of the Chicago Tribune stated that the "pseudo-ballad" lacked spunk and
Dilemma_(Nelly_song)
1999 studio album by Q-Tip
stronger music out of hard beats than he ever did out of soft jazz." Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times sensed "creative growth" from Q-Tip, praising
Amplified_(Q-Tip_album)
2006 studio album by Nas
its sound and musical quality as weaknesses, Los Angeles Times writer Soren Baker gave it 3 out of 4 stars and wrote "Nas demonstrates why he remains one
Hip_Hop_Is_Dead
Bushwick Bill, Scarface, Willie D, DJ Ready Red (of The Geto Boys), Soren Baker, Big Boy, The Poetess, Greg Mack, Gangsta Boo, and T.I. Episode 65 –
List_of_Unsung_episodes
1999 studio album by Foxy Brown
also insults the mind and taxes the soul," concluded the journalist. Soren Baker, in a negative review for Los Angeles Times, described the lyrical content
Chyna_Doll_(album)
1998 studio album by Fat Joe
ominous grooves make these gangsta tales explode like a sonic Scarface". Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times called it "Joe's triumphant return project", adding
Don_Cartagena
2003 remix album by 2Pac
producer, mixing Josh "Kash" Andrews – drums, keyboards, sequencing Soren Baker – liner notes Michael Blade – flute Brian Gardner – mastering [1] Archived
Nu-Mixx_Klazzics
1998 single by Silkk the Shocker featuring Mystikal
the Treme Brass Band, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and many others. Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times said about the "Part 2" version: "...Mystikal
It Ain't My Fault (Silkk the Shocker song)
It_Ain't_My_Fault_(Silkk_the_Shocker_song)
1998 studio album by MC Ren
washed-up veteran", but added that "all of his ideas are a little shopworn". Soren Baker, in a review for Los Angeles Times, praised both the album's lyrics and
Ruthless_for_Life
2005 studio album by Fatlip
traumatic post-Pharcyde life, the record is buoyant with character". Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times described the album as "a largely deranged affair
The_Loneliest_Punk
1998 studio album by Onyx
their beats are slightly more delicate, but Onyx are anything but soft." Soren Baker of The Source gave the album three and a half stars out of five, saying
Shut_'Em_Down_(album)
1998 studio album by Scarface
Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 15, 2015. Soren Baker (March 27, 1998). "Scarface My Homies (Rap-A-Lot) (star) (star) (star
My_Homies
US record label
Roll, Dax & ¡Mayday! List of record labels Steve Reissner (Director), Soren Baker (Writer) (July 27, 2004). T9X: The Tech N9ne Experience (Documentary)
Strange_Music
Socially constructed norms
Channsin; Duke, Bill (14 September 2011), Dark Girls (Documentary), Soren Baker, Ronald Boutelle, Joni Bovill, Kirk Bovill, Duke Media, Urban Winter
Feminine_beauty_ideal
1998 studio album by Mia X
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. The second single was "Imma Shine". Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times praised Beats By the Pound's "catchy, dance-inducing
Mama_Drama_(album)
1999 studio album by Krayzie Bone
saying that "Krayzie could give Twista a run for his money any day." Soren Baker, in his review for Los Angeles Times, wrote that "the husky-voiced rapper
Thug_Mentality_1999
Album by Speech
"sometimes silly," and "occasionally awful." The Los Angeles Times' Soren Baker was more favorable in his review, giving it a 3 out of 4 star rating
Hoopla_(album)
1998 studio album by Lauryn Hill
melody", citing "Superstar" as an exception. In the Los Angeles Times, Soren Baker believed Hill was more effective as a critical rapper than a singer on
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The_Miseducation_of_Lauryn_Hill
2000 studio album by Amil
criticism of Amil's album as inferior to her collaborations with Jay-Z, Soren Baker, writing for the Los Angeles Times, believed she demonstrated "promise
All_Money_Is_Legal
2002 mixtape by Dead Prez
Routledge. ISBN 9781351557702 – via Google Books. AllMusic review Tribune, Soren Baker Special to the (February 15, 2003). "Dead prez runs with a militant,
Turn Off the Radio: The Mixtape Vol. 1
Turn_Off_the_Radio:_The_Mixtape_Vol._1
American rapper (born 1980)
Heart'". NPR Music. National Public Radio. Retrieved November 2, 2014. Soren Baker (May 12, 2005). "Taking the street route back" Los Angeles Times Retrieved
T.I.
2007 compilation album by Ice Cube
photography Tracy Bennett – photography Michael Miller – photography Soren Baker – liner notes Jeffries, David. "In the Movies - Ice Cube | Album | AllMusic"
In_the_Movies
2003 studio album by Kelly Price
luminous moment," adding: "It's not just Priceless – it's timeless." Soren Baker from Entertainment Weekly felt that "on her third album, [Price] delivers
Priceless_(Kelly_Price_album)
2004 single by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz
any R&B artist "would be grateful" to include the song on their album. Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times opined that it lyrically consists of a "little more
Lovers_and_Friends_(song)
2005 studio album by DJ Quik
rapid-fire spitting about relationships and distractions on "Catch 22." Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times wrote that On his seventh album, Quik enhances
Trauma_(DJ_Quik_album)
2002 studio album by Christina Milian
Dupri, Focus, Irv Gotti, Mark Hill, Montell Jordan and Evan Rogers. Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times later suggested that instead of launching her
Christina_Milian_(album)
2004 single by Chingy
for the remix. "Balla Baby" received mixed reviews from music critics. Soren Baker of the Los Angeles Times called it a "solid braggadocio single." Billboard
Balla_Baby
1999 studio album by Young Bleed
200 and number 17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times wrote that Young Bleed "masterfully mixes tales
My_Own_(album)
2003 studio album by Bad Azz
United States. Money Run received positive reviews from music critics. Soren Baker, in a review for Chicago Tribune, called it a strong album, praising
Money_Run
Musical artist
on HipHopDX.com along with an extensive interview by industry writer Soren Baker. The record affected the community and was featured on Z90.com HotShot
Emerson_Windy
Poet
That's Love"". The Source. March 5, 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2016. Soren Baker (May 23, 2014). "Damani Nkosi Is Finally the Rapper He Wanted to Be"
Damani_Nkosi
2005 studio album by Ying Yang Twins
something in common with Common: they can be conscious without being soft". Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times called it Ying Yang Twins' "most ambitious album"
U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)
U.S.A._(United_State_of_Atlanta)
2006 studio album by Tha Alkaholiks
publications, the album received an average score of 67, based on nine reviews. Soren Baker of Los Angeles Times called it "a rare modern-day rap album that is as
Firewater (Tha Alkaholiks album)
Firewater_(Tha_Alkaholiks_album)
Album by Onyx
Females On Part 2. Manic trio returning in June with new LP (review by Soren Baker) (04/05/2002)". mtv.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2019
Bacdafucup:_Part_II
2004 studio album by the X-Ecutioners
force the ire on their third album, Revolutions, with mixed results". Soren Baker wrote: "these songs are accented by the X-ecutioners' deft scratching
Revolutions (The X-Ecutioners album)
Revolutions_(The_X-Ecutioners_album)
Archived from the original on January 16, 2009. Retrieved March 17, 2009. Soren Baker (May 12, 2005). "Taking the street route back" Los Angeles Times Retrieved
T.I._discography
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