“De Lejitos” is currently No. 8 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.
His new album, “La Voz Favorita,” was the 4th Biggest Spotify Global Album Debut on its Release Week.
Miami, FL (July 22, 2026) – Jay Wheeler has been confirmed as one of the featured panelists for Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, the most prestigious and longest-running event dedicated to celebrating Latin music and culture. Returning to Miami from October 19–22, 2026, at the iconic Faena Forum Miami Beach, the annual gathering will once again unite the biggest voices and influential figures shaping the future of Latin music. Tickets are on sale now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Following the release of his acclaimed album La Voz Favorita, Jay Wheeler continues to reach new career milestones. The album’s lead single, “De Lejitos,” was certified Latin Platinum by the RIAA, recognized as RIAA’s Mid-Year Top Latin Single of 2026, and currently sits at No. 8 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.
The project achieved major global success, debuting as the 4th Biggest Spotify Global Album Debut during release week and marking the biggest debut of Wheeler’s career to date. La Voz Favorita reached No. 1 in Costa Rica, Panama, and Uruguay, entered the Top 5 in 15 international markets, became the most-streamed album on YouTube Puerto Rico, and dominated Apple Music Puerto Rico, where Wheeler held the Top 4 most-played songs simultaneously.
His most personal project to date, La Voz Favorita showcases Wheeler’s evolution across 24 tracks, blending Trap, R&B, reggaetón, and the romantic sound that has defined his connection with fans. Featuring collaborations with Mora, Luar La L, Marcelo Rubio, Deimi, Kennyy, and more, the album represents a defining chapter in Jay Wheeler’s continued global rise.
