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In "Casita", Puerto Rican artist Jay Wheeler invites us into a once-cozy little home that now feels painfully empty. He wakes up to a cold bed, listens to the rain alone, and paces through rooms that suddenly seem too big. Vivid images fill the lyricsâa treasured Polaroid on the nightstand, sleepless nights spent on the couchâhighlighting how deeply he misses the love that used to make him feel alive.
Even while he wonders if it was all bad timing or a twist of fate, Wheeler keeps a spark of hope burning. He dreams of his partnerâs return, saves a blank page for the next chapter, and insists that their love is the piece that will make him whole again. "Casita" turns heartbreak into a tender, relatable story about longing, memory, and the belief that a house becomes a home only when the right person is inside.
Jay Wheeler (born JosĂ© Ăngel LĂłpez MartĂnez 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 PlatĂłnico in 2019, executively produced by DJ Nelson. His follow-up album PlatĂłnicos (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.