Jay Wheeler’s “Gracias Al Cielo” turns heartbreak into a victory lap. The Puerto Rican singer opens the track by ignoring a missed call from his ex, immediately showing that he is in control now. Throughout the lyrics he compares her to a passing cloud – something that once blocked his sky but never truly belonged to him. Instead of drowning in sadness, he raises a glass to freedom, grateful that he no longer thinks about her when he drinks and that her falsos ‘Te quiero’ have finally stopped “raining” on him.
Behind the smooth reggaetón beat lies a message of self-respect. Jay admits the relationship left him “frío” and suspicious of new lovers, yet he celebrates the calm that arrived once she left. By the end, he is confident she will never find another love like his, but he wishes her no harm – he just wants distance. “Gracias Al Cielo” is a catchy reminder that walking away from toxic love can feel like clear skies after a storm.
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.