Most of the musicians that I know almost to the man everybody uses Apple computers. They've thought of the steps that you're going to think of when you're trying to create your thing. And that's where the tools get invented to make better art.

In 2009 Shinoda received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters (L. It was here that he made the acquaintance of DJ and turntablist Joseph Hahn who along with Delson's college-mate Dave "Phoenix" Farrell was soon added to Xero's line-up. "
Also in 2008 Mike partnered up with DC Shoes again on a second DC Remix Series project.

Shinoda's voice is baritone. He also provides artwork production and mixing for both projects. He is best known as the rapper principal songwriter keyboardist rhythm guitarist and one of the two vocalists of the rock band Linkin Park.