Liverpool’s burgeoning hip hop scene will be showcased at one of the city’s most iconic venues in the new year. Africa Oyé and LIMF Academy have joined forces for TRiBE, a collaborative event at the Philharmonic Music Room exploring the eclecticism and depth of the hip hop genre.
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A wealth of talent from Liverpool and wider city region will take the stage on Saturday 7th February 2026, including rapper KOJ. With a unique fusion between the rawness of grime culture and the creativity and eclecticism of UK Rap, KOJ delivers authentic and personable lyrics full of character that resonates with his audience. From schoolyard rap battles to curating his own creative space with ‘Tribe’, Koj’s vision is to build a movement that fosters connection and leaves a legacy.
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Philly D is an artist known for his drill, Afro-swing and Afro Beats sounds mixed with UK rap. Born in Ghana, he has been writing music from a young age, though it was only during the COVID-19 lockdown that he decided to share his talent with the world. Inspired massively by J Hus, Kokoroko and Santan Dave, Philly D’s other musical influences also include Old School Hip Hop and Ghana Highlife Music.
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TEE has steadily risen to become a key figure in Liverpool’s thriving RnB and Neo-Soul scene. Firstly proving his credentials as a forward-thinking arranger, producer, and bass player for artists such as MIC Lowry, XamVolo, Sub Blue, and Little Grace, he has since embarked on a journey that sees him carry forward his signature emotionally-driven pop and RnB to form a project entirely of his own design.
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Amber Rose is an electrifying Scouse DJ who’s taken the city’s club scene by storm. With a high-energy, multi-genre style, Amber’s sound pulses with the vibrant rhythm of reggae, dancehall, amapiano, UK funky, garage, and more. From already performing sets for Boiler Room and BBC 1xtra to her gigs at Liverpool’s iconic 24 Kitchen Street and across London and Manchester, Amber Rose is steadily carving out an exciting and dynamic name for herself in the DJ world.
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Artistic Director of Africa Oyé, Paul Duhaney said: “We’ve had some fantastic young local talent on the Africa Oyé stage in recent years through programmes like the L100 Cypher and Positive Impact, so it’s great to be able to showcase more of that talent in such a prestigious Liverpool venue. LIMF Academy are supporting the careers of new and emerging music talent from across the region and we’re thrilled to be teaming up for this event.”
Tribe / Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room / Saturday 7th February 2026, 8pm
