Mike Shinoda

Mike Shinoda is a musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and graphic designer. He is best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Linkin Park. He began his career in the music industry in 1996 as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Linkin Park. The band released their debut album, "Hybrid Theory," in 2000, which was a commercial success and sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Linkin Park released several more successful albums throughout the 2000s and 2010s, including "Meteora," "Minutes to Midnight," "A Thousand Suns," and "Living Things."

In 2004, Shinoda formed the hip-hop side project, Fort Minor, releasing the album "The Rising Tied," which featured songs that combined elements of rock and hip-hop.

In addition to his work with Linkin Park and Fort Minor, Shinoda has also released solo music under his name. He released a solo EP, "The Rising Tied," under Fort Minor, released in 2005. In 2018, he released his debut solo album, "Post Traumatic," inspired by the death of his Linkin Park bandmate Chester Bennington and dealt with themes of grief and loss.

Shinoda is also known for his work as a graphic designer, having designed artwork for several bands, including Linkin Park and Fort Minor. He has also created art for various other projects and has been featured in art shows and galleries worldwide.

Throughout his career, Shinoda has been acknowledged for his versatility as a musician, his ability to blend different genres of music, and his graphic design skills. He continues to be active in the music industry and performs and collaborates with other artists.