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Los Angeles, United States (2004 – present)
Fort Minor is a hip hop ensemble formed and helmed by Mike Shinoda in Los Angeles in 2004.
Fort Minor is a side project of Shinoda’s, where he typically works alongside hip hop duo, Styles of Beyond, as well as several other notable guest artists. They are known for the 2006 single, “Where’d You Go”, which features Holly Brook and Jonah Matranga, and also his single, “
Remember the Name”. Thus far, Fort Minor has released one album, 2005’s The Rising Tied (as well as one remix album, FMInvasion - We Major, which featured DJ Green Lantern), and also has a fan club similar to Linkin Park Underground, titled Fort Minor Militia.
Mike Shinoda’s plan was to make music while enjoying time with his friends, who include Ryu, Tak, and many other leading musical artists.
Fort Minor’s first major album The Rising Tied, features 16 tracks (with three bonus tracks on the Limited Edition), many of which are specific to the lives of Shinoda and his collaborators. “Remember the Name”, for example, describes the group’s views on being rappers, while “Kenji” describes the experiences of Shinoda’s family during the Japanese American internment of World War II. Other tracks, such as “Slip Out The Back” which features Joe Hahn of Linkin Park, have more general lyrical themes. In the lyrics of the track “Get Me Gone”, Shinoda says that before the debut album of Linkin Park came out, someone at Warner Bros. Records told him to quit rapping and just play keyboards because the band didn’t need an MC in addition to a singer. He goes on to say that with the help of the band, Mike released the album as it was and many critics were silenced.
Fort Minor is a side project of Shinoda’s, where he typically works alongside hip hop duo, Styles of Beyond, as well as several other notable guest artists. They are known for the 2006 single, “Where’d You Go”, which features Holly Brook and Jonah Matranga, and also his single, “
Remember the Name”. Thus far, Fort Minor has released one album, 2005’s The Rising Tied (as well as one remix album, FMInvasion - We Major, which featured DJ Green Lantern), and also has a fan club similar to Linkin Park Underground, titled Fort Minor Militia.Mike Shinoda’s plan was to make music while enjoying time with his friends, who include Ryu, Tak, and many other leading musical artists.
Fort Minor’s first major album The Rising Tied, features 16 tracks (with three bonus tracks on the Limited Edition), many of which are specific to the lives of Shinoda and his collaborators. “Remember the Name”, for example, describes the group’s views on being rappers, while “
Kenji” describes the experiences of Shinoda’s family during the Japanese American internment of World War II. Other tracks, such as “Slip Out The Back” which features Joe Hahn of Linkin Park, have more general lyrical themes. In the lyrics of the track “Get Me Gone”, Shinoda says that before the debut album of Linkin Park came out, someone at Warner Bros. Records told him to quit rapping and just play keyboards because the band didn’t need an MC in addition to a singer. He goes on to say that with the help of the band, Mike released the album as it was and many critics were silenced.
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MaestroFCSM wrote:
Mike is worthy of respect.
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Carn1fex wrote:
The people, you have lagged behind a life... To listen to this dung it is not so actual!!!
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Nightsan wrote:
Gooood!!!=)
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satchoo wrote:
Listen to more hip hop you guys!
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Joshmcbong wrote:
I'm usually not listening so much Hip-Hop, but Fort Minor is great! [8]
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Lordick wrote:
Shinoda must come back to FM.. This project was amazing
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xomiachiek wrote:
I'm usually not listening so much Hip-Hop, but Fort Minor is great! [7]
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johanwearsprada wrote:
I'm usually not listening so much Hip-Hop, but Fort Minor is great! [6]
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IWrestledABeer wrote:
I got into FM because of Linkin Park but now LP gets on my nerves, and FM is still awesome.
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ReisX wrote:
Shinoda is a legend [x+1]
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nwkenit wrote:
I just found cd +dvd version with reasonable price. I've been looking for that ages. Great project they could do second album.
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ak407fla wrote:
The Rising Tied = Great Album (from front to back)
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K_Kacperski wrote:
their song remember the name rules:)
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him_ville_valo wrote:
Just Respect!
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WakyakiST24 wrote:
Shinoda is a Legend in his own right, and Fort Minor are totally awesome! Hip Hop aint my thing, but hell, this lot have it down
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SuperA7X wrote:
Respect to shinoda and the gang. Believe me is the best!
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domi15 wrote:
I'm usually not listening so much Hip-Hop, but Fort Minor is great! [5]
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WarheadX2 wrote:
I'm usually not listening so much Hip-Hop, but Fort Minor is great! [4]
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darla89 wrote:
Spell it out is just Mike Shinoda....he made this song years ago
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Darkchris95 wrote:
Remember the Name ftw! :O
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