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 DJ Silk visits #TheSorenBakerShow and talks about how Babyface helped popularize Jayo Felony's "Whatcha Gonna Do." The California-based producer also talks about recording E-40 in the Marriott hotel & learning production tips from Easy Mo Bee. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Ras Kass visits #TheSorenBakerShow and talks about why he doesn't believe in "Black Power." The Carson, California rapper also talks about his new LP & book "Soul On Ice 2" & Eminem & JAY-Z not needing his money. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Nas just dropped "The Lost Tapes 2." That got #TheSorenBakerShow host #SorenBaker to thinking about Nas' incredible discography. Listen as he explains why we need to support Nas more than we do & why the Queens rapper deserves more respect. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Mellow Man Ace visits #TheSorenBakerShow and talks about dissing Eazy-E. The South Gate, California rapper also talks about Delicious Vinyl using money from his single to invest in Tone Loc & Young MC. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 Tony A visits #TheSorenBakerShow and talks about why DJ Quik's camp didn't get more popular & why he fell out with Hi-C. The Los Angeles-based DJ-producer also talks about Hi-C dissing Too $hort & his forthcoming "The Roadium Mixtape Documixery." Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Estevan Oriol visits #TheSorenBakerShow and talks about Cypress Hill getting arrested & banned from “Saturday Night Live.” The Los Angeles-based artist also talks about road managing House Of Pain, shooting Snoop Dogg for Rap Pages & his new books. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 Ice-T just dropped "Feds In My Rearview," the first part of his new musical trilogy. That got #TheSorenBakerShow host #SorenBaker to thinking about music from other rap icons. Listen as he explains why we need to support new music from KRS-One, Too $hort, Scarface, Masta Ace & other rap pioneers. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 Jay Lyric visits #TheSorenBakerShow and talks about finding T-Pain’s “Up Down” beat in the trash & remaking 112’s “Cupid.”  The Florida singer-songwriter also talks about the differences between Akon & T-Pain and the challenges of being an R&B singer in a rap world. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts

Kenyatta Griggs visits #TheSorenBakerShow and talks about Dame Dash lacking personal magnetism & “Culture Vultures” intrigue. The Los Angeles-based author also talks about Ice Cube getting death threats over "Death Certificate," details why he doesn't get intoxicated & discusses his new book "My Barber's Hands Stink." Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 Toni Basil visits #TheSorenBakerShow and talks about Run-DMC drawing inspiration from her. The Los Angeles-based singer, dancer & choreographer also explains her role in the locking dance movement, details how James Brown changed dance & discusses what it was like choreographing Quentin Tarantino's forthcoming film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood." Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Defari visits #TheSorenBakerShow and recalls recording "Some L.A. Niggaz" with Dr. Dre. The Los Angeles-based rapper also talks about being a teacher in Inglewood, being a part of the Likwit Crew, transitioning into doing sound for the "Extra" television show & his new "Every $tep" LP. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Summary: Nana visits #TheSorenBakerShow and explains how The Game resurrected West Coast rap & passed the torch to Kendrick Lamar. The Los Angeles-based rapper also talks about his new "Save Yourself" EP, being of Ghanaian descent and growing up in Southern California & how the Ruff Ryders inspired him. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Colin Wolfe visits #TheSorenBakerShow to discuss the differences between working with Dr. Dre & Organized Noize. The Los Angeles-based musician also discusses Death Row's tense recording environment & recording at Ruthless Records after Ice Cube's departure. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Steve McKeever visits #TheSorenBakerShow to discuss discovering Robin Harris. The Hidden Beach Recordings founder also details the challenges of launching Jill Scott's career & his label's new "Unwrapped Vol. 8 The Chicago Sessions" album. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Greg Mack visits #TheSorenBakerShow to discuss his groundbreaking work at 1580 KDAY. The rap radio pioneer also recalls watching an N.W.A brawl in Los Angeles & recording Eazy-E's "Radio" with Dr. Dre. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Kwame returns to #TheSorenBakerShow for Part 2 of his landmark interview. The rapper-producer talks about the impact of Biggie dissing him, being the president of struggle nation & learning from MC Breed. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 Bill Duke visits #TheSorenBakerShow for a joint book signing with #SorenBaker at Delicious Pizza in Hollywood. Bill Duke talks about his book "Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind The Camera," about black people being cooked alive in the South & about the intersection of rap & film. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts

Mack 10 visits #TheSorenBakerShow to discuss the Westside Connection going at the East Coast, meeting Ice Cube & admiring Slick Rick. He also announces his new LP, "The Red Print." Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Summary: Money B & Young Hump visit #TheSorenBakerShow & discuss 2Pac "I Get Around" origins, attending "Sex Packets" seminars with Digital Underground & Young Hump becoming part of the crew. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

In Part 1 of our interview, Kwame visits #TheSorenBakerShow to discuss why he became a rapper-producer, why he didn't write X-rated raps, getting a contract from Sylvia Robinson from Sugar Hill Records & why Hurby "Luv Bug" said Rakim & Big Daddy Kane wouldn't make it. Let us know what you think. It's on #DigitalSoapboxNetwork. Download & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.   Order Soren Baker's new book, "The History Of Gangster Rap," http://amzn.to/2BBYj85