That Mexican OT Begins Road to ‘Sophie’s Son” With “Need That” Single and Music Video
With his slick-talking drawl and sly sense of humor, That Mexican OT has been putting on for Texas since the day he was born. Ready to serve up his next batch of syrup-fried Texas trap bangers, the 27-year-old artist shares “Need That,” his first new single since releasing his latest album Recess in Summer 2025. Produced by Tanaland, “Need That” lays a bed of funky organ and stuttering percussion as a runway off which OT can take flight. The rapper sinks his teeth into the beat, alternating halting, monosyllabic phrases with his signature doubletime patter as he works through his hierarchy of needs: “Put me in the trap house with them dope boys Imma bleed that/Sophie told me treat money like water ’cause I need that,” he spits. Keep an eye out for the “Need That” music video, directed by OT’s regular collaborator, DGreen Filmz.
Sophie’s Son arrives on the heels of Recess, OT’s 2025 album. Recess is home to singles like the Lil Wayne collaboration “Baby Mad At Me,” the twangy “Runnin,” and the South Texas collab “Accessories” ft. Peso Peso. Recently, OT dropped videos for Recess highlights like “Guidance” ft. Sauce Walka & Hogg Booma and “Serrio,” a Bankroll Got It-produced banger with a guest verse from Cali rapper YBE. Featuring additional guest spots from BigXThaPlug, Denzel Curry, and more, Recess is available on all platforms via Capitol/GoodTalk/Good Money Global/Manifest.
A road warrior who performed more than 60 dates in 2025, OT is ready for his next round of shows. Last week, OT launched a short 9-date headlining tour in Texas and the Plains region. This spring, the Bay City, TX native joins Yelawolf and Prof on a tour throughout Canada and the Northern U.S. Tickets for OT’s shows are available at ThatMexicanOT.net
After breaking out in 2023 with his PLATINUM-selling hit “Johnny Dang” ft. Paull Wall & DRODi and the critically acclaimed album Lonestar Luchador–earning “Best of” recognition from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Complex, and Pitchfork–That Mexican OT took his success to a new level in 2024. The rapper earned a spot on the 2024 XXL Freshman list, was named one of the 7 Artists Shaping the Sound of 2024 by The New York Times, appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast (his episode topped the podcast chart for multiple days), sat for an interview with Nardwuar, headlined a show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, and shut down his sets at the Austin City Limits Festival. In March 2024, OT shared Texas Technician, which featured guest spots from Slim Thug, Paul Wall, and many more from the Texas scene, as well as national figures like Moneybagg Yo. The Texas Technician single “02.02.99” peaked at #74 on the Billboard Hot 100, en route to GOLD status.
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