Cory Nichols, who plays Oscura in Bradenton, Florida on Nov. 17, 2023. Credit: Photo via coryleenichols/Facebook
Cory Nichols, the Bradenton-based young rapper, who cites Kendrick Lamar and Mac Miller as his biggest influences, is finally dropping his debut album Detours & Daydreams this week.

While Nichols keeps the details of his pet project as secretive as possible, we have a feeling that at least a handful of tracks will have a lot to do with becoming a father, and also getting through the passing of his sister.

Tickets to see Cory Nichols play Bradenton’s Oscura on Friday, Nov. 17 are still available and cost $5.

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This article appears in Nov 9-15, 2023.

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in...