Filipino pop’s trajectory over recent years has been defined by artists who balance cross-cultural resonance with deep ties to the local listening audience that forms the backbone of Original Pilipino Music, and TJ Monterde stands at the forefront of that wave, with his latest pop sound After 3 extending a discography that has redefined what mainstream success looks like for a solo Filipino artist based in the Philippines. Monterde’s catalog of beloved hits stretches across years of consistent, fan-favorite work, with tracks like “Palagi,” “Dating Tayo,” “Mahika,” “Tulad Mo,” and “Ikaw At Ako” cementing his status as a songwriter who can translate quiet, universal emotion into widely embraced music that connects with listeners across generations.