Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda spent most of 2020 huddled in front of his computer, executing Twitch streams as a way to stay connected to fans whilst live music continues to feel the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic.
Back in July, Shinoda released Dropped Frames, Vol. 1, an album comprised of tracks he penned with the assistance of fans on his enormously popular Twitch streaming channel.
“The collection of songs is a highlight reel of the tracks I make on the channel, but a big part of the experience is the stream itself,” he explained at the time. “When I start, I usually have very little idea of where it will go. What comes out is a product of the viewers’ suggestions, my spur-of-the-moment ideas, and whatever inexplicable magic is floating in between.”
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Now, Shinoda is offering fans the chance to have their music produced by him. The rocker has launched the #ShinodaProduceMe campaign; in which he’s asking fans to submit their music for him to produce.
“For 2021, I wanted to find a way to give back to my amazing community online. I’m looking for vocalists, rappers, and songwriters who need help getting to the next level,” Shinoda elaborated on the idea.
“If I find someone great, I’ll produce their track, live on my Twitch channel. There’s no formal contest, just an intention. The fans on Twitch will help me find the right vocalists.”
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Linkin Park devotees and budding young musicians. Shinoda has previously cut his teeth producing for an expansive lineup of artists that range from Lupe Fiasco, to Cypress Hill, to One OK Rock.
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If this sounds like a project you’re itching to get involved with, Shinoda has outlined a few guidelines:
“My only ‘rules’ are 1.) I’m not doing vocals, 2.) I’d like the artist to only contribute vocals and one instrument, nothing filled-out, just the ‘song,’ and 3.) no back-seat producing, the track has to be in my hands until I feel like I’m done,” he wrote.
If you want to get involved, tune into Shinoda’s Twitch Livestream here.
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