Soren Baker is a noted journalist, author, screenwriter, producer, and hip-hop historian who has been on the scene since Eminem's early rise. He has interviewed the rapper multiple times, offering rare, first-hand insight into Eminem's creative process and the stories behind his iconic tracks.


With more than 3,500 articles published in notable outlets such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, XXL, and The Source, the Maryland native is known for his insight into the origins of the hip-hop genre and his insightful interviews with everyone from JAY-Z and Eminem. Soren has written 16 books, including The History of Gangster Rap, the definitive text on the most commercially lucrative and influential sub-genre of hip-hop. Soren created Unique Access on YouTube, a channel that delves into the untold stories of hip- hop through revealing interviews with artists.