Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda LHD (born February 11, 1977) is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer, manager and film composer. 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.