Milo J wrapped up his international La Vida Era Más Corta Tour in spectacular fashion on Saturday (June 6) in Mexico City, with a grand celebration of folk and urban music. The rising Argentine star conquered the Palacio de los Deportes with an explosive trap performance, which included a tribute to the late Argentine rocker Indio Solari and Colombian folklorist Totó la Momposina, both of whom passed away recently.
The South American artist’s debut at the iconic venue in the Mexican capital — his biggest concert in the country to date — gathered 21,000 attendees, according to promoter Ocesa. Milo J wanted to make the event unforgettable for himself and his fans, so the show was livestreamed on social media platforms, which he’d announced just hours before.
Considered one of the rising stars of Latin American music, the 19-year-old artist, whose real name is Camilo Joaquín Villarruel, took the stage alongside the Uruguayan band Agárrate Catalina — the same group he collaborated with for his April Tiny Desk performance — setting the tone for a colorful celebration.
“I want to feel this energy! How I missed this place, brother!” he exclaimed with emotion, prompting a wave of applause and cheers from the audience.
The nearly two-hour show began with “Bajo de la Piel,” a track from his 2025 album La Vida Era Más Corta. This was followed by hits like “Solifican12,” “3 Pecados Después,” “Retirada” and “Buen Día Portación de Rostro.” During “No Soy Eterno,” his 2023 hit produced by Bizarrap, he interacted with thousands of fans watching the livestream through a camera.
A tribute to the legendary Indio Solari, the leader of the iconic Argentine rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota who just died on Friday (June 5), came as Milo J wore a T-shirt featuring the cover of Oktubre (1986), the band’s legendary second album known for its Soviet-inspired aesthetic and references to the Russian Revolution. He also honored Totó la Momposina, who passed away in May, by projecting the face of the Colombian music legend on massive screens during the song “Cuando El Agua Hirviendo.”
Other Latin American icons, such as Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez and late Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, were also highlighted during Milo J’s performance, with their sampled voices appearing in “Jangadero” and “Luciérnagas,” respectively. Both tracks are also included on his latest album, which recently earned Milo J a record-breaking 13 Gardel Awards.
Saturday’s show in Mexico City followed his performances in Monterrey and Guadalajara (on June 2 and 4) and marked the conclusion of Milo J’s series of concerts across Latin America in recent months.
