Mike Shinoda Musical artist

Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda LHD (born February 11, 1977) is an American musician, record producer, and artist. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and is the band's rhythm guitarist, songwriter, keyboardist, and co-vocalist. Shinoda later created a hip hop-driven side project, Fort Minor, in 2003. 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 Recordings, a California-based record label. Outside of music, Shinoda is an artist and graphic designer. He has painted several pieces of artwork, some of which have been featured in the Japanese American National Museum.

Personal facts

Mike Shinoda
Alias (AKA)Shinoda Michael Kenji
Birth dateFebruary 11, 1977
Birth place
Agoura Hills California

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Musical artist

Career started1994
associated musical artist
Linkin Park
Ghostface Killah
Styles of Beyond
Fort Minor
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Nu metal
Alternative rock
Hip hop music
Rap rock
instrument
Bass guitar
Guitar
Phonograph
Piano
Roland Corporation
Theremin
Fender Stratocaster
Keyboard instrument
Organ (music)
Singing
Ibanez RG
Sampling (music)
Korg Triton
PRS Guitars
Takamine Guitars
Synthesizer
record label
Warner Bros. Records
Machine Shop Recordings

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External resources

  1. http://mikeshinoda.com