“Te Hice Una Balada” pairs Jay Wheeler’s smooth Puerto Rican vocals with Robi’s heartfelt touch to paint a vivid portrait of modern heartbreak. Over a gentle urban-pop beat, the narrator confesses that he tried all the classic post-breakup remedies—redownloading Tinder, going out with someone new, pretending everything is fine—yet every road leads back to the same place: the empty spot in his bed and in his life where his ex once was.
The lyrics are a raw inner dialogue filled with self-blame and longing. He wonders “¿Cómo reparar algo que constantemente sale mal?” and realizes that, no matter how many chances he has to start over, he would still choose the one who left. The song captures that bittersweet moment when you acknowledge the relationship was flawed, but your heart refuses to let go. Wheeler and Robi turn this emotional tug-of-war into a relatable anthem for anyone who has loved someone more than they loved themselves.
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.