Soren Baker

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About Soren Baker

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. The former News Editor of HipHopDX.com, Baker has also worked on television programs for VH1 and Fuse and has sold a movie script. With Xzibit, Baker was the co-host of Open Bar Radio on 93.5 KDAY in Los Angeles. He has also written and produced DVDs for Tech N9ne and Chingy. He is the author of 2018's "The History Of Gangster Rap," 2006's "The Music Library: The History of Rap and Hip-Hop," and 2011's "I'm The White Guy - The Tech N9ne Edition" and "I'm The White Guy - The Jay-Z Edition." Baker has also co-authored books with Game, Glasses Malone, Young Bleed and Murs, and has three books on the Baltimore Ravens.

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The History of Gangster Rap: From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar, the Rise of a Great American Art Form 02/10/2018

by Soren Baker, Xzibit,, Xzibit

( 167 )

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The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, the era of gangster rap is one that fascinates music junkies and remains at the forefront of pop culture. Filled with interviews with key players such as Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, and dozens more, as well as sidebars, breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, charts, and more, The History of Gangster Rap is the be-all-end-all book that contextualizes the importance of gangster rap as a cultural phenomenon.

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The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness 13/10/2020

by Gucci Mane

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From the platinum selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes THE GUCCI MANE GUIDE TO GREATNESS - an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane’s secrets to success, health, wealth and self-improvement.

From Gucci: 'I live by the principles in this book. I wanted to write this book to give you a tool set. This book should touch people who are going through something. It’s not going to be easy. But study these words, and put them into action. I want this book to keep you motivated. I want you to keep coming back to it for guidance and inspiration. You can put it on your shelf and keep going to TheGucci Mane Guide to Greatness. This book is a challenge. Don’t underestimate yourself. Don’t think that what you’re saying is not important. Don’t think you can’t achieve the impossible. Everyone needs some game, so here it is. TheGucci Mane Guide to Greatness is for the world. Enjoy.'

In this inspiring follow-up to his iconic memoir, Gucci Mane gifts us with his playbook for living your best life. Packed with stunning photographs, The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness distils the legend’s timeless wisdom into a one-of-a-kind motivational guidebook. Gucci Mane emerged transformed after a turbulent life of violence, crime and addiction to become a dazzling embodiment of the power of positivity, focus and hard work. Using examples from his life of unparalleled success, Gucci Mane looks inwards and upwards to offer his blueprint for greatness. A must-read for anyone with big ambitions and bigger dreams.

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The Making Of Glasses Malone’s #GH2: Life Ain’t Nuthin But… 18/09/2015

by Glasses Malone, Soren Baker

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"The Making Of Glasses Malone's #GH2: Life Ain't Nuthin But..." features the Watts, California rapper revealing the behind-the-scenes stories of the making of his new album. The East Side artist delivers exclusive anecdotes about his work with Kendrick Lamar, The Game and others while making "#GH2." This is Glasses Malone’s second book with Soren Baker.

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Paradise Lost: The Story of the 2013 Baltimore Ravens 07/08/2014

by Soren Baker

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Accented by quotes from Terrell Suggs, Joe Flacco, Ray Rice, Torrey Smith, John Harbaugh, Justin Tucker, Daryl Smith, Lardarius Webb, James Ihedigbo and Vonta Leach, Paradise Lost: The Story Of The 2013 Baltimore Ravens was written in real time during the Ravens’ 2013 season. The book provides a detailed evaluation of every game the Ravens played, from its season-opening annihilation by the Denver Broncos to its feeble season-ending contest against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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I'm The White Guy - The Snoop Dogg Edition 17/04/2013

by Soren Baker

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I’m The White Guy – The Snoop Dogg Edition details the evolution of Soren Baker’s relationship with global entertainment icon Snoop Dogg. Baker began listening to Snoop’s work in 1992. Baker first met Snoop and interviewed him in 1997 and developed a friendship with him soon thereafter. The book documents Baker’s interaction with Snoop, Snoop’s music and Snoop’s associates.

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Super Bowl Champions: The Story Of The 2012 Baltimore Ravens 05/02/2013

by Soren Baker

( 2 )

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Accented by quotes from Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, Joe Flacco, Ray Rice, Brendon Ayanbadejo, Torrey Smith, Bernard Pollard, John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin, Chris Collinsworth, Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin and Brandon Stokley, Super Bowl Champions: The Story Of The 2012 Baltimore Ravens was written in real time during the Ravens’ 2012 season. The book provides a detailed evaluation of every game the Ravens played, from their season-opening annihilation of the Cincinnati Bengals to their lights out victory against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

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One Catch Away : The Story of the 2011 Baltimore Ravens 11/02/2012

by Soren Baker

( 1 )

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Accented by quotes from Terrell Suggs, Ray Rice, Joe Flacco, Torrey Smith, John Harbaugh and Rex Ryan, One Catch Away: The Story Of The 2011 Baltimore Ravens was written in real time during the Ravens’ 2011 season. The book provides a detailed evaluation of every game the Ravens played, from their season-opening annihilation of the Pittsburgh Steelers to the gut-wrenching loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game.

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The Making Of Murs’ Love & Rockets Vol 1 The Transformation 30/11/2011

by Murs, Soren Baker

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The Making Of Murs’ Love & Rockets Vol 1 The Transformation features the Los Angeles rapper revealing the behind-the-scenes stories of the making of Love & Rockets Vol 1 The Transformation, his debut album for Dame Dash’s Bluroc Records. The independent rap pioneer delivers exclusive anecdotes about his work with Dash, Ski Beatz, Tabi Bonney, Dee-1 and others while making Love & Rockets Vol 1 The Transformation. This is Murs’s first book.

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The Making of Young Bleed's Preserved 10/10/2011

by Young Bleed, Soren Baker

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The Making Of Young Bleed’s Preserved features the Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper revealing the behind-the-scenes stories of the making of Preserved, his debut album for Tech N9ne’s Strange Lane Records. The gold recording artist delivers exclusive anecdotes about his work with Tech N9ne, Brotha Lynch Hung and others while making Preserved. This is Young Bleed’s first book.

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The Making of Glasses Malone's Beach Cruiser 09/09/2011

by Glasses Malone, Soren Baker

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The Making Of Glasses Malone’s Beach Cruiser features the Cash Money Records rapper revealing the behind-the-scenes stories of the making of his debut major label album. The Watts artist delivers exclusive anecdotes about his work with Rick Ross, Birdman, T-Pain and others while making Beach Cruiser. This is Glasses Malone’s first book.

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The Making of Game's The R.E.D. Album 24/08/2011

by Game, Soren Baker

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The Making of Game's The R.E.D. Album features the multi-platinum rapper revealing the behind-the-scenes stories of the making of this fourth major label album. The Compton rapper delivers exclusive anecdotes about his work with Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Drake, and others while making The R.E.D. Album

This is Game's first book.

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I'm The White Guy - The Jay-Z Edition 01/08/2011

by Soren Baker

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I’m The White Guy – The Jay-Z Edition focused on author Soren Baker’s interviews and interaction with Jay-Z. Baker has been following Jay-Z’s music since 1989. He first met Jay-Z in 1996 and has interviewed him twice, once in 2000 and once in 2002. I’m The White Guy – The Jay-Z Edition includes Baker’s full interview with Jay-Z from 2000, published in its entirety for the first time. Baker also reflects upon that interview, describes his 2002 meeting with Jay-Z and discusses Jay-Z’s evolution from a respected rapper into a business mogul.

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