José Ángel López Martínez (born April 25, 1994), known by his stage name Jay Wheeler, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. Wheeler first became widely known after a video of him singing went viral in 2016, after which he began pursuing a career as a musician. Signing with Dynamic Records in 2018, his debut album Platónico was released the following year, executively produced by DJ Nelson. His second effort, Platónicos, again produced by DJ Nelson, was released in 2020, and contained the successful single "La Curiosidad" featuring Myke Towers, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.
Early life Wheeler was born José Ángel López Martínez on April 25, 1994, to a working-class family in Salinas, Puerto Rico. He first developed an interest in music as a child through singing at his local church, where he also learned to play the piano. Throughout his teenage years Wheeler stopped singing and instead began experimenting with production, after developing a fear of singing in public due to the regular bullying he suffered at school. At the age of 16, Wheeler separated from his girlfriend, an incident that inspired him to write a new song, "Ahora Estoy Mejor" and record himself singing it. After showing it to a friend, he was encouraged to post it online, where it went viral overnight, generating over 500,000 views and serving as a platform for Wheeler to seriously pursue a career as a musician.
Career
Early years (2016–2018) Wheeler used his newfound fanbase to continue to release music through both Instagram and Facebook, building up a steady following and earning the nickname "La Voz Favorita" (The Favourite Voice). He would later choose to go by the stage name Jay Wheeler; he asked his fans to choose a name that would go with "Jay", eventually choosing Wheeler as the best suggestion; he believed "Jay Wheeler, La Voz Favorita" just sounded right. After a steady number of releases between 2016 and 2018, Wheeler was noticed by Dynamic Records, who signed him to his first record deal. A video of Wheeler brought to tears on stage at the sight of fans singing his music went viral in 2018, and was later seen by DJ Nelson, who reached out to Wheeler and offered to be his mentor.
2019–present: Platónico, Platónicos and work with DJ Nelson DJ Nelson told Wheeler that he had an exact vision for him as an artist and offered to executively produce his debut studio album Platónico, released in 2019, containing the successful Otra Noche Más remix with Farruko.
Wheeler began work on his second effort soon after, a sequel to his first album to be known as Platónicos. Released in 2020 and again produced by DJ Nelson, the album contained the hit single "La Curiosidad" featuring Myke Towers, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.
Discography Studio albums + List of extended plays, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions USLatin SPASpanish charts peaks: All but specified: For Platónico: For Platónicos: For "Vete Pal Carajo" For "No Te Enamores (Remix)": For "Otro Fili": For "La Tóxica (Remix)": Platónico Released: November 28, 2019 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming — 72 Platónicos Released: June 12, 2020 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming 34 23 De Mí Para Ti Released: January 12, 2022 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming — 68 El Amor y Yo Released: February 11, 2022 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming — 36 Emociones Released: August 19, 2022 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming 10 13 Emociones 1.5 Released: April 25, 2023 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming — 67 Trappii Released: October 27, 2023 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming — 18 Música Buena Para Días Malos Released: April 25, 2024 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming — 15 Girasoles Released: March 21, 2025 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming — 18 La Voz Favorita Released: May 28. 2026 Labels: Linked Music, Dynamic Records, Empire Format: Digital download, streaming—13 "—" denotes a title that was not released or did not chart in that territory.
Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album USBub. USLatin SPA WW"Lloras (remix)" 2020 — — — — PROMUSICAE: Goldrowspan="11" "Vete Pal Carajo" — — 12 — RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Platinum"La Curiosidad (Blue Gran Prix remix)" 1 — 14 40 PROMUSICAE: Platinum"No Te Enamores (remix)" 2021 — — 5 132 RIAA: Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: 2× Platinum"Desnudarte" — — — — RIAA: Platinum (Latin)"Conexión" — — 83 — RIAA: 3× Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Platinum"Si Te Veo" — — 43 — PROMUSICAE: Gold"Fragancia" — — 38 — RIAA: Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Gold"Otro Fili" — 26 51 — PROMUSICAE: Gold"Desde Mis Ojos (remix)" 2022 — 43 — — RIAA: Platinum (Latin)"Si Te Preguntan" — 31 96 — RIAA: 3× Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Gold"Suelta" — — 35 — RIAA: Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Platinum Emociones"Dicelo" — — — — RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Gold"Pacto" 2023 — — 42 — PROMUSICAE: Gold Emociones 1.5"Pacto (remix)" — 29 29 168 PROMUSICAE: Platinum TraPPii"Extrañándote" — — — — RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin) "Textos Fríos" 2024 — — 63 — Música Buena Para Días Malos"Aunque Llegue Otro" — — 63 — La Pantera Negra"De Lejitos" 2026 15 8 1 77 "—" denotes a title that was not released or did not chart in that territory.
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions Title YearPeak chart positions Certifications Album SPA"La Tóxica (remix)"2020 54 PROMUSICAE: Platinum rowspan="1" "Quítenme El Teléfono" 2024 55The Academy: Segunda Misión"WYA (Remix Red)" 30 PROMUSICAE: Gold rowspan="1"
Other charted and certified songs + List of other charted and certified songs, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album USLatin SPA"Me Enamoré" 2019 — — RIAA: Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Gold Platónico"Dime Que Sí" — — RIAA: Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Gold"Cuando Fue" 2020 — — PROMUSICAE: Gold Platónicos"La Curiosidad" 5 2 RIAA: 8× Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: 7× Platinum"Eazt" 2022 — — RIAA: 3× Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Gold El Amor y Yo"Lugar Seguro" — — RIAA: Platinum (Latin) PROMUSICAE: Gold Emociones "—" denotes a title that was not released or did not chart in that territory.
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