Fort Minor is a solo project. It was born out of my earliest experience as a music and visual art fan. My influences were always outsider influences, songs sung by underdogs. I related to them because they were like me. And although Linkin Park was eventually embraced by millions, I eventually felt drawn back to the ‘outside’ - to reconnect with my voice and aesthetic as an individual. It’s modern DIY, fueled by technology, inspiration and ambition. - Mike Shinoda