Mejor Que Tú is Jay Wheeler’s heartfelt thank-you note to the first person who ever believed in him: his mother. Swapping out romantic longing for pure gratitude, he recalls how she fed him, sheltered him, warmed him, and guided him with advice that feels like the very air he breathes. Her love is portrayed as both armor and compass, a force so generous that no "I love you" from the outside world can compete.
The chorus drives home the song’s mission: Wheeler refuses to wait until she is "in heaven" to tell her how much she means to him, because nobody could have done it better. Wrapped in smooth Puerto Rican pop-urban rhythms, the track turns maternal devotion into a sing-along reminder to honor the people who raised us—no matter the miles, schedules, or years that separate us. It’s an invitation to pick up the phone, say te quiero, and dance while you do it.
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.