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Mike in December 2004 said, ''"To me, Collision Course is a landmark album, because it’s a first: two multi-platinum artists getting together, using their original masters and new performances and production to create an album of mash-ups – that’s something that has never been done before. I think Jay-Z is an exceptional artist; it was a real treat for me to be able to sit in the producer’s chair for this project."''
Mike in December 2004 said, ''"To me, Collision Course is a landmark album, because it’s a first: two multi-platinum artists getting together, using their original masters and new performances and production to create an album of mash-ups – that’s something that has never been done before. I think Jay-Z is an exceptional artist; it was a real treat for me to be able to sit in the producer’s chair for this project."''
The idea for Collision Course was partially inspired by a mashup made by a DJ who went by the handle "al-b3" (his website is no longer around, unfortunately). He created three LP/Jay-Z mashups in early 2004 - Don't Stay vs. 99 Problems, and two versions of "99 Problems Closer" (One Step Closer vs. 99 Problems, one version had Jonathan Davis' verse from 1STP KLOSR in it, one didn't). 99 Problems Closer gained enough attention to receive airplay on numerous radio stations, and many people thought it was an official remix (or after Collision Course came out, many people thought it was a Collision Course demo).
There is a May 19, 2004 internal WBR demo with these tracks by DJ al-b3, and it can be assumed work by the band (or at least Mike) began around this time. http://lpcatalog.com/item/2004_collision-course/promo/lp-jz-mix
From al-b3's website: ''"8-9-04. Ok a lot of stuff has happened in the last month but, most importantly, LINKIN PARK & JAY-Z PLAYED TOGETHER! I'm going to take a wild guess and say that I think they hooked up because of all the attention "99 Steps Klosr" has been getting. If that is the reason then I want to say Thanks to all the fans of My Mash Up and all the Radio Stations that played it! You guys really made it all possible (WOW I sound so korny, but I mean it)."'' http://lplive.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=11764#entry252940


==Writing and Recording==
==Writing and Recording==

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Background

In 2004, MTV was searching for a collaborative mashup between two bands or artists. When they contacted Jay-Z, he said he was interested in working with Linkin Park. Describing the process, Mike said, "MTV called Jay and told him their idea for the live show. They wanted to know who he would like to do it with, and he had his manager call us. I had a vision for what it would sound like, but I didn’t think words could describe it, so I made some music. I sent him a CD with “Dirt Off Your Shoulder / Lying From You” and “Numb / Encore” on it. His reply was “Oh Shit!” Needless to say, we were off on the right foot."

Mike in December 2004 said, "To me, Collision Course is a landmark album, because it’s a first: two multi-platinum artists getting together, using their original masters and new performances and production to create an album of mash-ups – that’s something that has never been done before. I think Jay-Z is an exceptional artist; it was a real treat for me to be able to sit in the producer’s chair for this project."

The idea for Collision Course was partially inspired by a mashup made by a DJ who went by the handle "al-b3" (his website is no longer around, unfortunately). He created three LP/Jay-Z mashups in early 2004 - Don't Stay vs. 99 Problems, and two versions of "99 Problems Closer" (One Step Closer vs. 99 Problems, one version had Jonathan Davis' verse from 1STP KLOSR in it, one didn't). 99 Problems Closer gained enough attention to receive airplay on numerous radio stations, and many people thought it was an official remix (or after Collision Course came out, many people thought it was a Collision Course demo).

There is a May 19, 2004 internal WBR demo with these tracks by DJ al-b3, and it can be assumed work by the band (or at least Mike) began around this time. http://lpcatalog.com/item/2004_collision-course/promo/lp-jz-mix

From al-b3's website: "8-9-04. Ok a lot of stuff has happened in the last month but, most importantly, LINKIN PARK & JAY-Z PLAYED TOGETHER! I'm going to take a wild guess and say that I think they hooked up because of all the attention "99 Steps Klosr" has been getting. If that is the reason then I want to say Thanks to all the fans of My Mash Up and all the Radio Stations that played it! You guys really made it all possible (WOW I sound so korny, but I mean it)." http://lplive.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=11764#entry252940

Writing and Recording

In a March 2nd, 2004 LPU chat, Phoenix said, "PhoenixLP: We don't have any albums planned that would hold remixes, however there are some remixes in the works that may surface on the internet for some other projeks..." This is the first soft reference to the project that fans had heard, but it was so vague no one knew it was a project with Jay-Z. This means that MTV and Jay-Z approached Linkin Park very early in 2004. http://web.archive.org/web/20050406032739/http://lptimes.com/archive.html

Mike started work himself in early 2004, emailing demos back-and-forth with Jay-Z before the studio time was booked in early July at NRG. Mike and Linkin Park worked by themselves before Jay-Z came in, and together they re-recorded parts of several songs. Initially planned as two remixes and a freestyle "sort of thing", the project was fleshed out into six full remixes.

Shinoda explains, "Jay and I realized it's better to re-perform the rap vocals if you're gonna do it to a new beat because the vibe changes and you have to deliver your verse a little differently." The project came together in four days in the studio. http://mikeshinodaclan.com/media/interviews/ballerstatusnet-collision-course-interview/

Composition

Track Listing

No. Title Writer(s) Length
1 Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You Carter Shawn, Mosley Timothy, Bennington Chester Charles, Bourdon Robert G, Delson Brad, Farrell David, Hahn Joseph, Shinoda Mike 4:04
2 Big Pimpin'/Papercut J. Capeless, T. Mosley, K. Joshua, Bennington, Bourdon, Delson, Hahn, Shinoda 2:36
3 Jigga What/Faint Carter, Burks Jonathan, Bennington, Bourdon, Delson, Farrell, Hahn, Shinoda 3:31
4 Numb/Encore West Kanye, Carter, Bennington, Bourdon, Delson, Farrell, Hahn, Shinoda 3:25
5 Izzo/In The End Carter, West, Gordy Berry, A. Mizell F. Perren D. Richards, Bennington, Bourdon, Delson, Hahn, Shinoda 2:44
6 Points Of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer Carter, Rubin Frederick, N. Landsberg, Pappalardi Felix, J. Ventura, L. Weinstein, Squier William, T. Marrow, A. Henderson, Bennington, Bourdon, Delson, Hahn, Shinoda 4:55

Media

Music Videos

Releases

Physical

Digital

Personnel

Live Performance

Songs Played Live

  • "Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You"
  • "Big Pimpin'/Papercut"
  • "Jigga What/Faint"
  • "Numb/Encore"
  • "Izzo/In The End"
  • "Points Of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer"

Reception

Critical Reception

Chart Performance

Awards

Gallery

Trivia

External Links

References