Ni Carlos Ni José is Milo J’s candid postcard from the whirlwind of growing up fast, chasing success and then wondering what it all really means. Over a moody beat he salutes the “seres de luz” who color his sky, then rewinds to nights without sleep, skipping meals, dropping out of school and hustling just to get a shot onstage. He has left his hometown San José—where neither Carlos nor José remain—trading familiar streets for studios and business meetings while watching his voice drop and his memories pile up.
Now that the dream has come true, the young Argentinian star admits he feels lost in the very comfort he once craved. The repeated hook “Lo lograste” (“You made it”) sounds more like a question than a victory lap: if fame erases your sense of self, was it worth the fight? Milo J balances pride in his achievements with nostalgia for simpler days, giving listeners a raw, relatable reflection on ambition, identity and the price of success.
Camilo Joaquín Villarruel, known as Milo J, is a rising Argentine rapper, singer, and songwriter hailing from Morón, Buenos Aires. Born in 2006, he began his music journey early, gaining attention through freestyle competitions and sharing his unique Latin R&B and trap sound starting in 2021.
Milo J soared to international prominence in 2023 with the viral hit "Milo J: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 57," created in collaboration with acclaimed producer Bizarrap. That same year, he released his debut studio album 111, featuring collaborations with prominent artists such as Nicki Nicole and Peso Pluma. Recognized for his fresh style and captivating lyrics, Milo J was even nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song, highlighting his growing influence in Latin music.