“Antes” turns heartbreak into a last-minute love mission. In this smooth reggaetón ballad, Puerto Rican singer Jay Wheeler picks up the phone, only to be met with silence from the person he still loves. He admits his mistakes, questions whether she has already moved on, and begs for one more chance before “the world ends.” His words overflow with regret and urgency: memories in old photos still burn, loneliness pushes him to text, and life without her feels like an “infierno.”
The song’s core message is both simple and relatable: true love can survive rough patches if both hearts are willing to try again. Wheeler reassures his partner that things will be different this time, reminding her that they are “tal para cual”—made for each other. “Antes” is a plea not to let pride or fear erase something special, inviting listeners to feel the blend of vulnerability and hope that comes with trying to rewrite a love story before it’s too late.
Jay Wheeler (born José Ángel López Martínez on April 25, 1994, in Salinas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known for his emotive voice and romantic style blending reggaeton, Latin trap, and R&B. Rising to fame after a viral video in 2016, Wheeler quickly built a dedicated fanbase and earned the nickname La Voz Favorita (The Favorite Voice).
He signed with Dynamic Records in 2018, releasing his debut album Platónico in 2019, executively produced by DJ Nelson. His follow-up album Platónicos (2020) featured the hit single "La Curiosidad" with Myke Towers, which reached number 5 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart. Jay Wheeler continues to captivate audiences with heartfelt lyrics and collaborations with top Latin artists, solidifying his place in urban Latin music.