Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone If anyone happened to pass by Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield on Saturday night, it was clear there wasn’t just any event going on. Thousands of fans flooded the area, brimming with excitement as they counted down to see Trueno, Milo J, and J Noa take on Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage.
This show had been one of the most anticipated of the summer series: Argentine rappers Trueno is one of the most exciting rising stars in Latin America, selling out massive stadiums across the globe. Milo J, one of Trueno’s peers and collaborators also from Argentina, has won over fans with his conscious blend of rap and folk sounds, striking a balance between history and modernity. J Noa, meanwhile, is easily among the most promising, impressive spitters in the game since she shot out of the Dominican Republic and showed off her skills to the world.
Fans showed up holding Argentina flags and wearing Trueno and Milo J t-shirts, cheering with enthusiasm. The afternoon started with Argentine DJ Albina Cabrera, who set the mood before turning things over to J Noa. The Dominican rapper stunned the crowd with rapid-fire verses and charisma, even bringing out Bronx duo Planta Industrial at one point. Milo J took over; the 19-year-old artist proved that he’s wise beyond his years with a powerful set that included songs from his acclaimed 2025 album La Vida Era Más Corta.
“Honestly, the festival felt like being home,” Milo tells Rolling Stone. “The crowd was absolutely wild — I even saw someone levitating, literally. Playing during the day has a different kind of energy, and you could really feel it.”
Trueno blasted onto the stage just after, eliciting a roar from the crowd. He’s played Summerstage in the past and brought tons of energy. “Playing at Summerstage is always incredible because this is the city of hip hop. This an event for my people, who are Latin American, and that has so much to do with the meaning of my music,” he tells Rolling Stone.
The best part? Hearing the crowd go wild to his closing song “Dance Crip,” Trueno says. “It was truly rock and roll and I felt that energy and support from everyone in New York.”
Words by Julyssa Lopez. Photos by Maria Rojas.
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Milo’s Moment
Image Credit: Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone Milo J took the stage, showing his unique blend of hip hop, folk, and trap, and more.
