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Milo J

Milo J, born Camilo Joaquín Villarruel in 2006, is an Argentine rapper, singer, producer and songwriter from Morón, Buenos Aires. He became one of the most prominent young voices of Argentine music in the 2020s.

Origins

He started in late 2021 within the independent urban collective BajoWest. International recognition came in 2023 with "Milo J: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 57" and the hit "Rara Vez" with Taiu.

The sound

His early work was rooted in rap and trap, while the 2025 album La Vida Era Más Corta turned to Argentine folk and acoustic textures. The album featured collaborations including Silvio Rodríguez on "Luciérnagas" and Trueno on "Gil."

Legacy

At the 2026 Latin Grammys he won Best Folk Album for La Vida Era Más Corta and Best Urban Performance for "Gil" with Trueno, and was also nominated for Album, Record and Song of the Year. The album also won Album of the Year at the 2026 Premios Gardel.