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So I was wrong.. Fort Minor it's not an album on Mike Shinoda..only. Its a hip-hop side project created by Mike together with Jay-Z on board as executive producer of 'The Rising Tied'. It showcases a host of the most exciting talents in hip-hop in the form of Black Thought, Common, John Legend, Holly Brook, Kenna and Styles Of Beyond. Name it d creame of the crop in 1 album. Its a blast! However, Mike puts it as working and having fun with his friends, instead of showcasing the hottest names in underground and mainstream hip-hop.

"It's called Fort Minor, instead of my name because there are a bunch of other people involved in the project. But I only wanted to work with family and friends; people that I feel are really close to me and we see eye-to-eye." [ Mike Shinoda, BallerStatus ]

Talk about modesty.

I really should give credit to Mike for producing such a good album. Not only producing but all of the music on The Rising Tied was composed, produced and mixed by Shinoda alone. Very talented. 2 thumbs up for Mikey *winks* Oh and I do recommend hearing to all of d songs in the album. My personal favourite: Believe Me, Petrified & Where'd You Go.

"The sign of a real musician is when they've reached great success but they keep stretching musically --- not content to rest on their laurels. Mike Shinoda is one of those people." [ AntiMusic.com ]

I agree to that.