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Jay Wheeler
Ricardo Whartoon
Jay Wheeler’s “De Lejitos” is no longer distant from the No. 1 spot, as the song jumps 2-1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated Aug. 29). The new chart-topper arrives just five months after the Puerto Rican led the overall Latin radio ranking in March.
“’De Lejitos’ is a special song for me,” Wheeler shares with Billboard. “Today it’s a success because it went from being my daughter Aiunii’s favorite to becoming a favorite among all my fans, long before my team and I decided to officially release it. Every time I release music, I do it with the intention of getting everyone to dance, sing, and be happy listening to my songs, and reaching No. 1 on Billboard simply fills me with great pride.
