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"Montagem Rugada" is the title of a popular Portuguese-language Brazilian phonk song and its associated album, released in 2025. The term itself is Portuguese, where "montagem" generally refers to an assembly or montage, and "rugada" relates to the concept of being rugged, creased, or wrinkled. The song is credited to artists Cape, JXNDRO, and Sayfalse and has a duration of 1 minute and 32 seconds. It gained significant viral popularity, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube, often used as background music for various dance compilations and edits. A notable aspect of its rise to fame was an "AI controversy," with speculation that the track was either entirely created or heavily assisted by artificial intelligence. The debate centers on the authenticity of AI-generated music and its place in the modern industry. Despite the rumors, the song is officially attributed to human musicians. The composition style is characteristic of Brazilian phonk, a subgenre known for its distinct basslines, chopped and screwed vocals, and often intense, driving rhythm, making it a popular choice in the editing and short-form video communities. Listeners frequently describe the track in terms of its "vibes" and "heat," highlighting its intense, danceable quality.