Mike Shinoda Presents: Fort Minor

"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. Besides that, Fort has a militant meaning and Minor in music is a smaller, darker, sadder note, so the name is a reflection of the music."

Fort Minor is a solo project set up by Linkin Park EmCee Mike Shinoda. Accompanied by a group of close friends, he has produced and recorded a solo album. With over 20 songs already recorded, and himself and Jay-Z at the production helm, the album is set for a late summer release.

Mike started recording his solo album late into 2004, and first words came in December, when he mentioned the album out of context in interviews. Aswell as the confirmed artists already on the bill for the album, Mike is rumoured to have met with Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Musique and more.

Aswell as producing the CD, Mike will play every instrument on all the tracks that make it into the final cut (Minus the strings). An exclusive listening party of 5 of the impending tracks was held on April 13th 2005 with an audience of all the most credible online hip-hop press.

wahahaha!! can't wait!