Soren Baker is a good listener. We get him talking about what he's learned in thousands of interviews for outlets including The Source, Hip Hop DX, the LA Times, in addition to his own Unique Access Entertainment channel. Not to mention the books he's written with and about Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Tech N9ne, The Game, and his latest — The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness.

As you'd expect, Soren learned a lot — A LOT — about hip hop and the people who make it. But he's also learned a bit about himself, especially how to go after what he really wants in life, without changing up his style.

"I'm very soft spoken 95% of the time... But rap is the thing that I love the most, so I want to be the best. I want to be embraced and wanted to be recognized as being good at my job."

Make sure and get you a copy of The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness: https://www.amazon.com/Gucci-Mane-Guide-Greatness/dp/1982146788/

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