Named after acclaimed poet John Milton, Milton Jose shortened his stage name to MiltonJ in tribute to the author whose words came from his heart and changed the world, the very goal MiltonJ is striving to achieve. It has been 10 years since MiltonJ wrote his first song and 9 years since he started playing the guitar, but he continues to create passionate music that is true to his heart and soul. Having been born in Northern California, moving to Maryland as a child, and having an Ecuadorian mother that made sure he visited her home country frequently, MiltonJ's influences transcend across many elements. His current style of music is so vast; there is no one genre to define it. MiltonJ's music can only be described as a deep combination of alternative rap, rock, acoustic, and various other genres. His lyrics are about life, with its struggles that come from time, love, hate, success, and defeat. He is a well-rounded artist that produces, writes, and records all of his own music. His signature sound is instrumental and features the guitar, bass, piano, and drums. He brought his talent, energy, and drive to Missionary Entertainment (ME) in 2010 and with ME's guidance, adds to his fan base daily, increases respect from peers, and grows his skills. A few years ago members, Garret Hall and Eddie Slight came into the picture, expanding MiltonJ’s music, performance and presence on the new album. The group has been traveling around the East Coast always looking to expand their following. They have become a family, with Eddie Slight contributing on certain tracks with lead guitar and Garret Hall on all live drum kit tracks. MiltonJ derives its inspiration from the environment that surrounds them. All members of the band live in Frederick, Maryland and take full advantage of the Baltimore-DC metro area. Their music appeals to everyone, which is evidenced by the diverse crowds at their performances. MiltonJ is the future of music.