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The Rising Tied
Studio albumby
Fort Minor
ReleasedNovember 22, 2005
Recorded2004–2005
StudioThe Stockroom,NRG(North Hollywood,California)
Genre
Length51:28
LabelMachine Shop,Warner Bros.
ProducerMike Shinoda
Fort Minorchronology
We Major
(2005) 		The Rising Tied
(2005) 		Sessions@AOL
(2006)
Alternative cover
Limited Edition cover
SinglesfromThe Rising Tied
  1. "Petrified/Remember the Name"
    Released: September 20, 2005
  2. "Believe Me"
    Released: November 15, 2005
  3. "Where'd You Go"
    Released: April 14, 2006

The Rising Tiedis the onlystudio albumbyFort Minor,thehip hopside projectbyLinkin ParkrapperMike Shinoda.The album was released on November 22, 2005, throughWarner Bros. Recordsand Shinoda's labelMachine Shop Records.

Shinoda handled production for the album.Jay-Z,who worked with Linkin Park on their collaborativeEPCollision Course,served as anexecutive producerfor the album. Shinoda collaborated with many longtime friends (such as hip hop groupStyles of Beyond,Jonah Matranga,Holly Brookand Linkin Park turntablistJoe Hahn), as well as many notable and underground hip-hop andR&Bartists (such asCommon,John Legend,Black Thought,Lupe Fiasco,Kenna,Eric Bobo,Sixx John andCelph Titled) for the album.

It spawned four singles: "Petrified","Remember the Name","Believe Me"and"Where'd You Go",the latter of which was responsible for propelling Fort Minor to mainstream success.

The Rising Tiedwas met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised Shinoda for straying from mainstream hip hop stereotypes, as well as acclaim from internet and independent music publications.The Rising Tiedwas a moderate commercial success, peaking at number fifty-one on theBillboard200.

Background

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Shinoda consulted advice from rapperJay-Z(left) andLinkin Parklead guitaristBrad Delson(right) about which songs would make the album's final cut.

On March 4, 2005, Shinoda announced in an interview withMTVthat he was working on a solohip hopalbum, serving as the album's producer.[1]He described the album in the interview, saying: "It's not straight hip-hop, but it's not rock at all. For our fans who only like the rock side ofLinkin Park,I hope you enjoy it, but you never know. "[1]

Shinoda also stated that he played every instrument on the album,[2]as well as confirming thatCommonandBlack ThoughtofThe Rootswould be featured artists.[1]Common let Shinoda listen to some tracks from his then-unreleased albumBe.[3]In another interview, Shinoda then confirmed that he had adopted theFort Minorname for his hip hop project.[4]

Hip hop iconJay-Z,who collaborated with Linkin Park in their remix EPCollision Course,was also confirmed to be serving as the album'sexecutive producer.[4]He also announced additional featured artists, including friends such as singersKenna[4]andJonah Matranga,[2]Linkin ParkturntablistJoe HahnandEric BoboofCypress Hill;[2]Machine Shoprecording artists, such as underground hip hop group and longtime friendsStyles of Beyond[4]andHolly Brook;[2]andJohn Legend,the only artist whom Shinoda did not personally know before the album's production.[2][4]

Shinoda consulted Jay-Z andMachine Shop RecordingsA&Rand Linkin ParkguitaristBrad Delsonto decide which songs to make the final cut of the album.[3][5]Some parts of the conversation are included in the album. Shinoda felt comfortable working with Delson, saying that "since this record is coming out on Machine Shop, our label, I could pick anyone I wanted to work on it, so I chose Brad as our A&R guy, which is hilarious because... Brad's not a label guy, he's my friend."[6]

Shinoda's motive forThe Rising Tiedwas to express his hip hop background after his new experiences in the music industry.[2]He stated that he became "antsy...I wanted to make hip-hop again. You know, I always have to mix it with other things, and I didn't want to have to mix it. I just wanted it to be pure hip-hop."[6]He explained the name of his project and the album in an interview withFixinsMusic:

I wanted to send out the message that I'm not doing this just to get more attention to myself as a person. It's more about the music than me, and I thought by putting another name on it, it would keep the attention on the music. 'Fort' represents the more aggressive side of the music. 'Minor' can mean a few things: if you're talking aboutmusic theory,the minor key is darker. I wanted to name the album rather than having my name on the cover, because I want people to focus on the music, not me. In fact, the reason I named the record 'The Rising Tied' is because it's a play on words. This "tied" group of people are coming up together in the context of this record.[2]

Style and composition

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The lyrical content contains many political elements and personal experiences by Shinoda.

"Get Me Gone" is about the skepticism and criticism about Shinoda during the early days of Linkin Park.

"Kenji" tells of a Japanese American who, along with his family, is sent to an internment camp in the wake of theattack on Pearl Harbor.Shinoda stated in an interview that his father was born during theSecond World War,and was interned alongside his family.[7]He interviewed his father and aunt (in which excerpts were included in the song). About his aunt, he said, "She was there when people were getting pulled out of their houses, and they had absolutely nothing to do with anything [involving the war]. It'd be your average neighbor — or you — getting pulled out of your house because you were racially profiled as somebody dangerous."[8]

The album uses numerous behind-the-scenes conversations. Jay-Z can be heard in the opening track "Introduction"; A conversation between Jay-Z, Shinoda and Brad Delson can be heard at the end of "Where'd You Go"and into" In Stereo "; Shinoda talking about their label's original skepticism about him rapping during the early Linkin Park days can be heard at the end of" Believe Me "and into" Get Me Gone ". Some of these can even be heard on the Making of DVD.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[9]
AbsolutePunk81%[10]
AllMusic[11]
Entertainment WeeklyB[12]
The Guardian[13]
IGN7.1/10[14]
Rolling Stone[15]
SpinB[12]

The album was praised by variousmusic critics.Henry Adaso fromAbout.compraised Shinoda's efforts for straying from familiar themes of hip hop music, stating that he "manages to freeze the genre’s finest moment without yielding to rap album stereotypes."[9]Greg Dona ofAbsolutePunksaid that Shinoda proved himself as a rapper and as a producer "in convincing fashion" throughThe Rising Tied.[10]A reviewer ofHipHopDXechoed similar sentiments, saying that Shinoda brought "a fresh hip hop sound to a wide audience of listeners, and he did it with an album that is not only better than most LP's from" real rappers "but with much more passion and dedication."[16]David Jeffries ofAllmusiccommented that the album was a "surprisingly personal project that sometimes puts the listeners right in Shinoda's shoes."[11]Christian Hoard ofRolling Stonenoted that the album has "plenty of humanist appeal" that "translate Linkin Park's stylized angst into sleek boom-bap, complete with agitated pop choruses and deft instrumental ornamentation."[15]A music critic of theMontgomery Advertiseraffirmed thatThe Rising Tiedis "a ruminative, sonically fried record as dense and darkly emotional - without pretense - as anythingnu metalhas thrown up. "[15]An editor forThe Herald Sunhailed the record as "consistently gripping and surprisingly fun."[15]

Music critics compared Shinoda's musical style to rapperEminem(pictured).

Kelefa Sanneh ofThe New York Timesfelt thatThe Rising Tiedwas "a proper (though not very good) hip hop album", although he defined it as "a tacit reminder that hip-hop isn't merely a musical genre; it's also an identity."[17]IGNmusic reviewer Spence D. felt mixed with the album's production and arrangement, although he praised Shinoda's vocals and that there are "some genuine moments of surprise and swiftness proving that regardless of his ongoing rock affiliation, Shinoda is a true rap fan and not just some bandwagon buster."[14]Dorian Lynskey ofThe Guardianfelt that Shinoda's "earnest, methodical rapping may be effortlessly outclassed by guest stars...but he bolsters it with sulky, darkly metallic beats that sound likeDr. Drecrossed withDepeche Mode."[13]An editor forThe Detroit Newspraised Shinoda's production and the album's featured artists, although he called Shinoda's vocals "lackluster," yet "slightly aboveK-Fedstatus. "[15]A music critic forThe Los Angeles Timessaid Shinoda "sounds like a suburban b-boy, amiable and sensitive but not charismatic or colorful."[15]A reviewer from Oracle Online thought the album was "important" despite the fact that it "won’t challenge hip-hop heavyweight records such asKanye West’sLate Registrationor50 Cent’sThe Massacre".[15]A music critic of UGO admired Shinoda's production and lyrics, although he thought Shinoda had "limited verbal skills" and is "lacking" compared to the album's featured artists.[15]

Some critics noted compared Shinoda's rapping style to that of fellow rapperEminem.A reviewer forEntertainment Weeklynoted that Shinoda's vocals were "flowing like Eminem onAmbien"[12]An editor forUncutstated thatThe Rising Tiedwas "bound to please fans of Linkin Park and Eminem alike."[12]Jo Timbuong ofThe Starthought "Where'd You Go" is similar to Eminem's song "When I'm Gone",noting the former as" more melancholic. "[18]A reviewer of theScripps Howard News Servicestated that Shinoda's rapping is "a smidge closer to Eminem than he is toVanilla Ice."[15]

Numerous critics pointed to "Kenji" as a standout fromThe Rising Tied.A reviewer forThe Argonautfelt that the inclusion of audio samples from his relatives "bring the track to life and make the listener truly envision the horrors of these camps."[15]Jo Timboung ofThe Starcalled "Kenji" "the most personalized track on the album."[18]A reviewer forMotestated that the song "blew [her] away," saying "It's the first hip-hop song in a long time that gave me shivers."[15]An editor of thePhilippine Daily Inquirercalled "Kenji" "the album's most distinctive song."[15]A reviewer of theOrlando Sentinelcalled the song the "most impressive testament to Shinoda's scope."[15]Music critics of theSan Jose Mercury NewsandRelish Nowrecommended readers to download "Kenji" from the album.[15]

The Rising Tiedreceived widespread acclaim from independent and internet publications. A reviewer fromIndieLondoncomplimented Shinoda's direction in the album, summarizing his review: "He could have charted an overly familiar course but has instead sought to stretch himself, and the results are highly impressive."[19]DJ Z ofDJ Boothaffirmed that Shinoda's musical style "makes his material attractive to consumers who enjoy material for both the attractive sound and absolute breadth."[20]A reviewer ofOkayplayer,commending Shinoda's emotional lyrics and "excellent" production, calledThe Rising Tied"one of the best hip-hop releases of 2005."[21]Steve Juon of RapReviews wrote that for Linkin Park's fans, "the leap to Fort Minor andThe Rising Tiedwon't be a hard one at all. "[22]A reviewer forUrban Wirerecommended the album to "people who've gone through all sorts of rejection, condescendence [sic] and suffering;The Rising Tiedwould definitely be an aerial to their emotions. "[15]

Not all music critics were satisfied withThe Rising Tied.An editor forStuffdeemed Shinoda's rapping style as "rang[ing] from bad to, well, truly awful".[15]M. Taufiqurrahman ofThe Jakarta Postdescribed the album as "boring".[15]

Release

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The Rising Tiedcharted and peaked at No. 51 on theBillboardHot 200chart. Promotionalmusic videoshave been filmed for the singles "Remember the Name", "Petrified", "Believe Me",and"Where'd You Go.""Where'd You Go "was Fort Minor's most successful single, peaking at #4 at theBillboardHot 100.Despite the low peak, the album has exhibited staying power, selling 300,000 copies in the USA and 400,000 copies worldwide. A small club World tour in USA, China, and Australia followed the release of the album. TheRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA) certified the albumplatinumin sales on June 21, 2018.[23]

In other media

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  • "Remember the Name" was used byTurner Network Televisionas the theme for the2007 NBA Playoffs.The song is also in the trailer for 2010 filmThe Karate Kid.It was also used as the theme for the 2006 Big East Tournament for ESPN and is commonly played at sporting events to this day.

Track listing

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All tracks are written byMike Shinoda,with additional co-writers listed below

The Rising Tiedtrack listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Introduction"0:43
2."Remember the Name"(featuringStyles of Beyond)Takbir Bashir, Ryan Maginn3:50
3."Right Now" (featuringBlack ThoughtofThe Rootsand Styles of Beyond)Bashir, Maginn,Tariq Trotter4:14
4."Petrified"3:40
5."Feel Like Home" (featuring Styles of Beyond)Bashir, Maginn3:53
6."Where'd You Go"(featuringHolly BrookandJonah Matranga)3:51
7."In Stereo"3:29
8."Back Home" (featuringCommonand Styles of Beyond)Bashir,Lonnie Rashid Lynn,Maginn3:44
9."Cigarettes"3:39
10."Believe Me"(featuringEric Boboand Styles of Beyond)Bashir, Maginn3:42
11."Get Me Gone"1:56
12."High Road" (featuringJohn Legend)3:16
13."Kenji"3:51
14."Red to Black" (featuringKenna,Jonah Matranga and Styles of Beyond)Bashir, Maginn3:11
15."The Battle" (featuringCelph Titled)0:32
16."Slip Out the Back" (featuringMr. Hahn)Joe Hahn3:57
Total length:51:28
Special edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
17."[Silence]"0:04
18."[Silence]"0:04
19."Be Somebody" (featuringLupe Fiasco,Holly Brook and Tak of Styles of Beyond)Wasalu Jaco3:15
20."There They Go" (featuring Sixx John)Sixx Johnson3:17
21."The Hard Way" (featuring Kenna)3:54
Special edition bonus DVD
No.TitleLength
1."The Making ofThe Rising Tied"
Tour edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
17."Petrified" (Los Angeles Remix)3:32

Enhanced CD content

  1. The Making of "Petrified" video
  2. "Petrified" video
  3. Extras - Wallpapers
  4. Weblink - bonus online material
2023 vinyl reissue/digital deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
17."Be Somebody" (featuringLupe Fiasco,Holly Brook and Tak of Styles of Beyond)Wasalu Jaco3:15
18."There They Go" (featuring Sixx John)Sixx Johnson3:17
19."The Hard Way" (featuring Kenna)3:54
20."Welcome"3:36
21."Petrified" (Los Angeles Remix)3:32
Total length:1:09:02

Personnel

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  • Produced and mixed byMike Shinoda
  • Engineered by Mark Kiczula
  • Mastered byBrian "Big Bass" Gardnerat Bernie Grundman Mastering
  • Executive-produced byShawn "Jay-Z" Carter
  • All instrumental parts written and performed byMike Shinoda,except:
    • Strings on "Remember the Name", "Feel Like Home", "Cigarettes" and "Slip Out the Back" arranged byDavid Campbell
    • Choir on "Where'd You Go", "Cigarettes", "Kenji" and "Slip Out the Back" contracted by Bobbie Page for Page LA Studio Voices
    • Latin percussion on "Believe Me" byBoboofCypress Hill
    • Scratching on "Feel Like Home" byDJ CheapshotofStyles of Beyond
    • Scratching on "Slip Out the Back" byMr. HahnofLinkin Park
  • Recorded at the Stockroom and NRG Studios
  • Creative direction by Mike Shinoda
  • Art direction and design by Frank Maddocks
  • Artwork by Mike Shinoda
  • Additional artwork and logo design by Frank Maddocks and Jackson Chandler
  • Photography by Greg Watermann

Charts

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Chart performance forThe Rising Tied
Chart (2005–2006) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[24] 55
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[25] 37
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[26] 79
French Albums (SNEP)[27] 151
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[28] 25
Greek Albums (IFPI Greece)[29] 18
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[30] 14
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[31] 22
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[32] 42
UK R&B Albums(OCC)[33] 16
USBillboard200[34] 51
USTop R&B Albums(Billboard)[35] 25

Certifications

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Certifications forThe Rising Tied
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[36] Gold 35,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[37] Gold 100,000^
United States (RIAA)[38] Platinum 1,000,000‡

^Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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