N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with the legendary, Linkin Park! Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn of Linkin Park join us for an episode you don’t want to miss! One of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century, Linkin Park is known for blending nu-metal, alternative rock, rap and electronic elements. The band gained worldwide fame with their debut album Hybrid Theory (2000), which was certified Diamond by the RIAA and remains one of the best-selling albums of all time. Mike and Joe share candid reflections on their musical legacy, the fusion of genres that defined their sound, and the challenges they've faced over the years. The conversation dives into their creative process, collaborations with artists across the musical spectrum, and the impact of their music on fans worldwide. Make some noise for Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn of Linkin Park!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆 *Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:22 - Jay-Z & Linkin Park “Collision Course” origin story 00:08:37 - Rock x Hip-Hop mashups from Run-DMC to Beastie Boys 00:09:00 - Hip-hop influence on Linkin Park’s sound 00:16:09 - Chester’s early struggles & sleeping in his car 00:18:15 - Transition from Hybrid Theory to Linkin Park 00:18:43 - Linkin Park receive their flowers! 💐 00:19:22 - Quick Time with Slime 🏆 00:22:57 - Metallica-inspired track & potential rap verse 00:25:28 - Early days performing with Cypress Hill and SX10 00:30:22 - Hip-hop trivia & favorite groups debate 00:32:51 - Beatles vs Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin vs Pink Floyd 00:35:38 - Lupe Fiasco dinner & fan moments 00:38:16 - Comparing Linkin Park’s structure to Mayday & Fort Minor 00:40:54 - Jam Master Jay vs DJ Premier: DJ icons discussion 00:43:06 - Offensive lyrics, shock value & music criticism 00:45:39 - Chester’s passing & new band lineup with Emily 00:48:15 - Social media negativity and criticism 00:50:35 - NY restaurants, customer service & culture 00:52:49 - Beach Boys debate & East vs West Coast vibes 00:55:49 - Rick Rubin's influence on Linkin Park’s third album 00:58:14 - Creative evolution with Rick Rubin’s guidance 01:00:23 - Electric Lady Studios & memories of recording 01:02:52 - Pharrell, Chad Hugo & Neptunes’ legacy 01:05:19 - Nostalgia for 70s rock and metal lifestyle 01:07:43 - Crazy Hood mascot origin & childhood fears 01:08:03 - Styles of Beyond vs Demigodz & hip-hop fandom 01:10:50 - Rock Hall of Fame dreams & genre-blending music 01:13:14 - Genre-bending as the future of music 01:15:41 - Grammy win for a remix & awkward acceptance 01:16:07 - Jay-Z + Paul McCartney mashup that never happened 01:18:23 - Drink Champs toast & Japanese whiskey 01:20:52 - Dream collabs: Lauryn Hill, Rod Digger, Tierra Whack 01:23:43 - Tierra Whack = André 3000 + Tyler, the Creator 01:26:09 - Performing with asthma & breath control challenges 01:29:04 - Okinawa military base tensions 01:31:18 - Pharrell's early CD, N.O.R.E.’s instant inspiration 01:34:14 - Early 2000s video shoot grind & connections Follow: Drink Champs http://www.drinkchamps.com http://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps http://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps http://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN http://www.crazyhood.com http://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy http://www.twitter.com/djefn http://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodprod... N.O.R.E. http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga http://www.twitter.com/noreaga