Linkin Park is recognized for adapting the nu metal genre into a radio-friendly style, creating many successful singles, such as "In the End", "Crawling", "Numb", and "What I've Done", which were number one singles in several countries.[6] They are also known for their several collaborations, most notably with rapper Jay-Z in their mash-up album Collision Course, and a plethora of other artists on Reanimation.[6] The band’s latest studio album, Minutes to Midnight, which was released in May 2007, has stemmed away from their previous nu metal sound venturing into various other genres.[7] The album topped the Billboard Charts by selling nearly 625,000 copies in its debut week, making it the best debut week of any album for the year

• Linkin Park's official site