As one of the chief creative forces in mammoth-selling nu-metal trailblazers Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda’s imprint on the modern music world cannot be questioned. It’s his own passion for fresh sounds that’s proved key to keeping him on the cutting edge, as further evidenced in his own work in Fort Minor and his more recent solo material, Post Traumatic. Mike Shinoda is a man who knows his stuff, with a music taste that’s as broad and eclectic, as it is unique.
Don’t believe us? Check out this exclusive playlist Shinoda himself put together for Kerrang! readers. It’s an insight into what the man responsible for so much of your favourite music looks for when he’s kicking back and looking to be inspired. Maybe you’ll even discover a new artist you love.
Without further ado, enjoy Mike Shinoda's 16 favourite songs on the planet right now...