Milo J has signed a record deal with Sony Music U.S. Latin, Billboard can exclusively announce. The signing of the 18-year-old Argentine rapper and singer marks a significant step in his career that officially kicked off in 2021. 

“This is a very important step for me,” the artist born Camilo Joaquín Villarruel said in a press statement. “I’ve always dreamed of sharing my music on a bigger scale and reaching more people, without losing who I am or where I come from. I’m grateful to Sony Music for believing in my vision and for giving me the freedom to keep creating from a place that’s real. Big things are coming.” 

Alex Gallardo, President of Sony Music U.S. Latin, added: “Milo J transcends genres and generations. He doesn’t write songs; he composes anthems. In an era defined by immediacy, his music invites us to pause and feel. His works are destined to endure and leave a mark on Latin American culture. His lyrics convey depth, emotion, and truth. It is truly an honor to welcome him to the Sony Music family.”

With his visceral lyrics and unconventional artistic approach that blends trap, R&B, alternative music, and even Argentine folk music—all powered by his attractive husky vocals—Milo J has become a phenomenon in the Latin urban music scene. 

Throughout his four-year trajectory, he’s teamed up with artists such as Peso Pluma, Duki, TINI, and Yahritza y Su Esencia, to name a few. Most notably, his explosive “BZRP Music Sessions Vol. 57” with Bizarrap reached No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart in 2023. That same year, he was nominated for best rap/hip-hop song at the Latin Grammys with his collaboration on Nicki Nicole’s “Dispara ***.” 

Earlier this year, Milo, who has released two studio albums, 111 (2023) and 166 (2024), sold out four shows at the coveted Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires.