That Mexican OT has rapidly established himself as some of the constant rising stars within the rap recreation. That applies simply as a lot to his cadence and lyrical capability because it does to his musical output and love for his residence state of Texas. His rough-and-tumble rhymes about life coming from Bay Metropolis, Texas are invariably delivered with double entendres, comedic undertones and a circulate that by no means falters. The 25-year-old self-described “nation boy” checks all these bins in his personal slab-centric approach along with his 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.
As his signature tongue rolls slide flawlessly by way of his iced-out grill, That Mexican OT solely wants roughly 35 seconds to show why he’s a strong staple of the 2024 XXL Freshman Class. The Texas Technician’s rapid-fire but cantillating cadence permits viewers of his freestyle to take a seat shotgun in his Cadillac as he paints an ideal image of the methods during which he likes to dwell within the quick lane.
As he rocks a white 10-gallon hat with cowboy boots to match, very similar to the heroic figures of basic Western cinema, OT glides a cappella-style with a vivid lyrical journey that features specific escapades, gang banging in Escalades and even nation delicacies.
“I am from the Southside of the map, killers get killed, jackers get jacked,” That Mexican OT raps within the video beneath. “I can not belief this h* singin’ ‘Dat B**ch’, I sluggish boogie in my ’Lac/This h* tryna Dougie in my lap, I am simply tryna f**okay her then hit a lap.”
At that time, the Lonestar Luchador seamlessly switches up the circulate to a extra sing-songy tone, however the message stays loud and clear: That Mexican OT loves the women. “Trip with a truck filled with strippers ’trigger we gon’ slide with a pole/If you happen to ain’t right down to die ’bout this s**t, I can not name you my loc/She say, ‘I received somethin’ to say,’ I say, ‘I already know’/You gotta let a h* be a h* and simply let the sh*t go,” he raps.
That Mexican OT then wraps up his freestyle in the identical approach he entered the hip-hop house by representing the powerful facet of Texas. “Nation boy cookin’ armadillo/I am from a spot that is referred to as watch out/Bleed out blue and piss out yellow/Do not mess wit’ Texas, it is best to know higher.”
OT definitely raps as if he is brimming with confidence and he has each proper to really feel that approach. Prior to creating the grade as a member of this 12 months’s XXL Freshman Class, his 2023 breakthrough anthem “Johnny Dang” that includes his buddy Drodi and legendary Texan, Paul Wall, turned licensed platinum. Together with over 128 million Spotify streams, the observe additionally landed the MC his first-ever look on the Billboard Sizzling 100 chart, peaking at No. 65. Over the previous 12 months, That Mexican OT delivered two stellar tasks within the type of 2023’s Lonestar Luchador and 2024’s Texas Technician, each of which acquired common crucial acclaim.
Nevertheless, regardless of his overtly braggadocious demeanor on wax, the person behind the mic is rather more humble. OT treats the highlight as if he is nonetheless the identical Latino child who fell in love with the sport whereas rapping for his dad and uncles as a baby. In truth, that is the very motive he’s selecting to call his upcoming venture Recess, which is due out this summer time.
“The following one, I need to name it Recess simply because I am nonetheless being a child with all of this s**t,” That Mexican OT tells XXL. “I nonetheless really feel like I am on the cafeteria lunch desk with my homeboy, beating on the desk. I nonetheless really feel like I am rapping for my dad within the kitchen.”
Take a look at That Mexican OT do what he does greatest in his 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle beneath.
The Freshman problem is on newsstands in all places. Along with interviews with the 2024 Freshman Class and producer Southside, there are additionally conversations with Sexyy Purple, Ski Masks The Droop God, Mustard, Rubi Rose, Ken Carson, Ghostface Killah, Lola Brooke and extra, plus, a glance again at what the 2023 XXL Freshman Class has been doing. Additionally, there are tales on the continued scamming and fraud plaguing hip-hop, and the way podcasters and streamers are enjoying a serious function in rap beef. The difficulty is on sale right here, together with some unique Freshmen merch.
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