That Mexican OT Enters a New Era With “02.02.99”
Hip hop’s favorite vaquero, That Mexican OT, is kicking off 2024 with the release of his menacing new single “02.02.99” out now via Manifest/GoodTalk/Good Money Global/Geffen Records. This is his first release since he dropped his critically acclaimed album Lonestar Luchador last summer. Named after his birthday, our Aquarius cowboy embraces his dark side as he enters this new year. Slicing through a haunting horrorcore instrumental, That Mexican OT introduces fans to Virgil, his cutthroat true self (and his birth name), as he speaks sweet nothings to his choppa and prepares for world domination. In the video, a hooded OT heads out to the countryside in his F-150, wielding a pitchfork, lighting a bonfire, and dodging the undead.
That Mexican OT broke out in a big way with his athletic rhyming, delivered in a devilish Texan drawl. Named one of hip-hop’s biggest breakout stars in 2023, on the back of “Johnny Dang,” his RIAA-certified GOLD hit. Released as he approaches his 25th birthday in February, “02.02.99” continues OT’s hot streak, which made him one of the most successful and exciting new stars in rap music. He started his legendary run with “Johnny Dang” ft. Drodi & Paul Wall, which spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and appeared on Lonestar Luchador, his acclaimed album. Acclaimed by Pitchfork (7.5), Lonestar Luchador came out last July, boasting highlights like the bi-lingual banger “Barrio” ft. Lefty SM, the melodic and guitar-inflected revenge anthem “Breannan,” and the villainesque stomper “Cowboy Killer.” Lonestar Luchador made an immediate impact, reaching #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and peaking at #59 on the Billboard 200. Later in the year, OT embraced a Texas rap tradition when he shared Lonestar Luchador (Chopped Not Slopped), remixed by DJ Lil Steve of the legendary collective The Chopstars. Featuring additional guest appearances from BigXThaPlug and Big Yavo, Lonestar Luchador is available everywhere via Manifest/GoodTalk/Good Money Global.
Named an “Artist To Watch” for 2024 by Spotify and Amazon Music, as well as earning “Best of 2023” mentions from outlets such as The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Complex, and Pitchfork, who included OT in their “Best Songs of 2023” and “Best Music By Latine and Spanish Artists in 2023” lists. I hope That Mexican OT will be on your radar for 2024!
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