That Mexican OT: The Texas-bred rap star delivers with his ‘Need That’ music video

Forget just putting out his first single of 2026 - how about That Mexican OT coming through with a fire visual too for ‘Need That’ right now? Oh yes.

It’s impressive and pure audio flames for the masses. Lose yourself to the visual flexing.

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.

"Need That" is the first glimpse of Sophie's Son, OT's next album. Named after the rapper's mother, who passed away when he was only 8-years-old, the upcoming album refines OT's simmering Texas sound, mixing personal reflections with the party-positive and witty music for which OT is known. Stay tuned for more announcements about Sophie's Son, arriving in the coming weeks via Capitol Records / GoodTalk / Good Money Global / Manifest.

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. 

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. 

Continuing to represent for Bay City as he rises through the Texas scene, That Mexican OT is ready to go on a generational run. Stay tuned for Sophie's Son, coming soon.