Credit: Psych Montano

Credit: Psych Montano

Psych Montano—a Tampa-based rapper who arrived here by way of Long Island—puts a lot of the life he lived as “a Puerto Rican living in white suburbia” on tape, and on Friday he releases a collection of thoughts in the form of a new album. He’s joined by a supporting cast anchored by one of Tampa’s best emcees, Kat the Dutchess, at this no-cover gig. As you’ve come to expect at The Bricks, a mask is required for entry.

Psych Montano: ‘Psych 101’ album release w/Kat the Dutchess/Gon’Git/Jay Ma/Albert J/DJ Dfaz Psych. Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. No cover. The Bricks, Ybor City. fwdthinkersmusic.com

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