Executive produced by , The Rising Tied was a "labor of love" for Shinoda, who wrote and played nearly every instrument on the record himself.
Originally released on November 22, 2005, through and Shinoda’s own label, Machine Shop Records , the album was one of the early major successes of the iTunes Store era. The iTunes Deluxe Version was specifically curated to offer more than the standard 16-track physical CD. Fort Minor - The Rising Tied -Deluxe Version- -2005- Itunes
The 2005 digital deluxe edition on Apple Music/iTunes originally featured the exclusive "Petrified (Los Angeles Remix)" and an interactive booklet. Executive produced by , The Rising Tied was