Mike Shinoda

Michael Kenji Shinoda (born February 11, 1977) is an American musician, songwriter, rapper, singer, record producer and graphic designer. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and is the band's rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter, keyboardist, producer, and lead vocalist. Shinoda later created a hip-hop-driven side project, Fort Minor, in 2004. He served as a producer for tracks and albums by Lupe Fiasco, Styles of Beyond and The X-Ecutioners. Shinoda is also the co-founder of Machine Shop Records, a California-based record label.

Influenced by: The X-Ecutioners, Styles of Beyond, Lupe Fiasco

Label:

Machine Shop Records

Active:

1996-present

Scene:

Los Angeles

Side projects

• Fort Minor
• Linkin Park

• WheatusThu, Sep 10
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• MIKEMon, Jul 13
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• 5K ELECTRONICASat, Aug 1
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• TrainFri, Jul 17
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• ero808Sat, Aug 15
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• The ShinsFri, Oct 2
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• Ship WrekThu, Dec 16
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• Nine Perfect LivesMon, Oct 26
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