“Historia” is Jay Wheeler’s love-struck confession that the party life has lost its sparkle. The Puerto Rican crooner admits that the clubs, the endless DMs, and the parade of short-lived romances used to keep him busy, but none of it ever filled him. Now his only storyline worth telling is the one where he wakes up next to a single special person, counting heartbeats and “breathing through her lips.” In other words, this former night-owl is trading flashing lights for sunrise cuddles.
Over a smooth reggaetón groove, Jay paints love as both his oxygen and his calm. He feels the rush when they hold hands, yet he’s ready to drop the “bandido” image and star in a full-on romance film instead of an action flick. Urgency pulses through every line—he’s literally running out of breath without her kisses—making the song a catchy anthem for anyone who’s realized they’d rather write one epic love story than keep scrolling through a thousand forgettable ones.
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.