TROY

• Gent Jazz
  Saturday 11•July•2026
  17:50•

TROY is a Belgian rapper, producer, and trumpeter, crafting a sound rooted in the warm textures of soulful and jazz-inflected hip-hop. His music moves effortlessly between tradition and innovation, with conscious, reflective lyrics at its core. His work focuses not only on the beat, but is often shaped by personal insights and broader social observations.

Raised as a child on the sounds of artists like Joey Bada$$ and Malz Monday, TROY developed a strong foundation in the "New School Boom Bap” tradition, mastering its flows and rhythmic sensibilities. Drawing inspiration from innovators such as Tyler, The Creator, Childish Gambino, and Saba, he expands his sonic palette while staying true to hip-hop’s essence.

With his innovative sound, TROY seeks to broaden the scope of Belgian hip-hop. His productions blend live trumpet, jazzy harmonies, and soulful grooves with contemporary hip-hop structures. Subtle influences from Belgium’s Blackwave. also emerge in his sound, adding depth through atmosphere, texture, and emotional nuance.

For fans of: Tyler, The Creator, Childish Gambino, Anderson .Paak,  Blackwave., Rosie Stuart