Mike Shinoda is an American musician, producer, and artist, most famously known as a member of Linkin Park. He is also a co-founder and member of Fort Minor, a hip-hop project. Mike Shinoda is known for his versatility, as he can sing, rap, play several instruments, produce music, and write songs. He has a distinctive singing voice and style that has become an integral part of Linkin Park's sound. In addition to his work with Linkin Park and Fort Minor, Mike also collaborated with several other artists including Jay-Z, Kanye West and Black Thought. He is also known for his work as an artist outside of the music industry, creating comic books, doing photography, and producing art installations.