Soren Baker recently stopped by the KDAY Morning Show with Romeo to talk about his new book, “The History Of Gangster Rap” and talks hip hop.

Baker talks the meaning of gangsta rap and how some artists still don’t like the label it carries, preferring terms such as ‘reality rap’ or ‘street reporters.’

Baker touched on Schoolly D’s influence on him, going in depth about how the rapper would draw his artworks and how he became the originator of gangsta rap.

The veteran journalist recently came out with a new book titled, “The History Of Gangster Rap,” which highlights the beginnings of the genre and how it has changed throughout the years.

Watch the full KDAY Morning Show interview below: