The Cultural Review

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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'.
Music

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