Denzel Curry Enlists That Mexican OT for New Single from Forthcoming Project

Following the announcement of his upcoming project, King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2, and the release of the first single “HOT ONE” earlier this month, Denzel Curry is back with “BLACK FLAG FREESTYLE”, a collaboration with the emerging Texas star, That Mexican OT. The song’s title stems from its creation, as Denzel recorded his freestyle late one night in an Australian studio while partying with friends, draping a black bandana over the mic during the recording. The Houston-inspired instrumental, crafted by 187 Ricky & Payday, complements That Mexican OT, a native of Bay City. A day before the song’s official release, Curry and OT premiered it with a live performance from Houston at the iconic Screwed Up Records & Tapes store, founded by the late DJ Screw. Continuing his global impact, “BLACK FLAG FREESTYLE” debuted on the UK’s Radio 1 New Music Show as Jack Saunders’ Hottest Record, accompanied by an in-studio interview with Denzel.

King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 sees Curry revisiting the sound that kickstarted his career, presenting a sequel to the project. While the first installment was performed from the perspective of his Raven Miyagi persona, a name given to him by Raider Klan founder SpaceGhostPurrp, Volume 2 finds Curry adopting his Big Ultra persona – an elevated version of Raven Miyagi that boasts and celebrates the success Curry has achieved over the past decade.

Denzel has been actively engaging his fanbase in anticipation of King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2. Recently, during a visit to New York City, he stopped by The Lot Radio and previewed new material on his Mischievous Radio show with DJ Dylan Ali. Denzel unveiled the project’s features directly to fans on Instagram and uploaded the original King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 1 on SoundCloud to gear up for the upcoming project’s release.

The creation of King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 has been a long-standing goal for Curry, though his initial attempts ultimately evolved into other projects, specifically his 2016 album Imperial and 2020’s 13LOOD 1N + 13LOOD OUT. It was only when he ceased consciously trying to create Volume 2 that its songs began to naturally surface.

The project’s sound pays tribute to the rich musical heritage of the South – from Memphis to Houston and Curry’s own South Florida – and its features include both established and emerging artists from the region, as well as others whose style is influenced by the South’s musical legacy. Appearances across King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 include former Raider Klan member Key Nyata, Memphis veterans Juicy J and Project Pat, Texas’ Maxo Kream, That Mexican OT and Mike Dimes, North Carolina’s TiaCorine, Atlanta’s 2 Chainz and Kenny Mason, South Florida’s Ski Mask The Slump God and PlayThatBoiZay, as well as A$AP Ferg and A$AP Rocky.

With all the fantastical journeys Denzel has taken listeners on through his previous concept-driven albums, this project serves as a showcase for the fun, spontaneity, and technical prowess that has made him one of the most sought-after talents in rap over the last decade.

In line with the project’s announcement, Curry shared the FNZ and SkipOnDaBeat-produced single “HOT ONE” featuring TiaCorine and A$AP Ferg. Curry debuted the new song during his “Mischievous Cypher” with On The Radar, a three-beat medley group performance featuring Ferg, Tia, Key Nyata, and PlayThatBoiZay.

Later this year, Denzel will embark on the Grey Day tour along with some select festival dates – see the full list of upcoming shows below. Check out the full details of the project and listen to “HOT ONE” above now. Stay tuned for more updates on Denzel Curry and King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2.