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A silhouetted figure in a neon-lit Tokyo cityscape, deeply immersed in listening to music, symbolizing the global impact of BellyJay's 'MONTAGEM HIKARI'.
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BellyJay's 'MONTAGEM HIKARI' Defines New Genre in Japan

In early 2026, Filipino artist BellyJay's track MONTAGEM HIKARI became a viral sensation in Japan, defining a new genre and accumulating billions of streams for its independent UAE-based label.

Andre Silva·September 3, 2026