09.17.2025
That Mexican OT Announces Second Leg of the “Recess Tour,” Presented by Slapwoods, Continuing This Fall
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The Bay City, Texas Native’s Album Recess, Available Everywhere via Capitol Records / GoodTalk / Good Money Global / Manifest
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The Road Warrior Adds 30+ New Dates For November and December, As He Criss-Crosses the Country Performing Songs From His Playful New Album
Threaded Together With A Schoolyard Theme, the 22-Track Recess Is Home to the Single “Baby Mad At Me” ft. Lil Wayne, With Additional Guest Spots From BigXThaPlug, Denzel Curry, Sauce Walka, Money Man, and More
Critical Praise:
“That Mexican OT is a consummate entertainer…he underscores how syncretic Texas music has always been, infusing traditions from both sides of the border with his own idiosyncrasies. The result is a brightly colored spectacle, a freestyle brawl of rap styles and regional flavors.” – Pitchfork
“That Mexican OT is having a moment…The 24-year-old from Bay City, Texas, is the latest regional Mexican performer to take over the hearts and minds of a music-loving world. But instead of corridos tumbados y bélicos or longing cumbias, Virgil Rene Gazca, better known as That Mexican OT (the OT stands for “Outta Texas”), is making waves in the world of third coast rap.” – Los Angeles Times
“That Mexican OT looks like a cowboy. But he sounds like a rap star.” – The Washington Post
“He’s got his fans hopped up on the same giddy multiculturalism as he is.” – The FADER
“OT’s creativity and style is introducing something truly unprecedented to the rap industry and the relatively smaller landscape of Latin rap.” – Houston Chronicle
“The Texas rapper is climbing the charts and bridging generational divides” – SPIN
“His deep bag of flows and lyrical creativity as well as his consistent musical output is impressive.” – Lyrical Lemonade
“That Mexican OT’s Southern Trap Shines On ‘Lonestar Luchador’…OT (Outta Texas) delivers a charming Southern style partnered with his own Bay City flow that makes ‘Lonestar Luchador’ a must-listen.” – HotNewHipHop
The Announcement:
Since releasing his new album Recess in August, That Mexican OT has been delivering top notch performances for fans in far-flung locales across the country. Today, the Bay City, TX native announces a second leg of his “Recess Tour,” presented by Slapwoods, adding dozens of new dates this Fall and Winter. The upcoming second leg of the tour spans 34 dates, with several in OT’s home state of Texas, and more in major markets like L.A., New York, and Atlanta. OT is currently finishing up the first leg of the “Recess Tour,” which hits markets in the Mountain West and Midwest before concluding on October 2nd in St. Louis. Tickets for all OT’s show dates are available at ThatMexicanOT.net.
Released in August, Recess is a worthy follow-up to OT’s acclaimed and commercially successful efforts, Lonestar Luchador (2023) and Texas Technician (2024). Channeling the mischievous and carefree spirit of a trouble-making kid on a playground, the tape is the latest showcase of the Bay City, TX rapper’s singular blend of lightning-fast flows and Texas-fried melodies. Threaded together with skits that showcase OT’s expert world-building and sharp sense of humor, the 22-track album furthers the rapper’s exploration of the Texas sound he loves, complete with organ blasts, scratching guitars, and percussion purpose-built to make car stereos bounce. 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. The album rolls out the red carpet for high profile guests, including OT’s fellow Texans like BigXThaPlug and Sauce Walka, and A-List out-of-staters like Denzel Curry and Money Man. Featuring additional appearances from Lil Jairmy, NASAAN, OTB Fastlane, DRODi, and Hogg Booma, 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. Last March, 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.
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“Recess Tour” Dates:
September 16 – Missoula, MT (The Wilma)
September 17 – Garden City, ID (Revolution Concert House)
September 18 – Salt Lake City, UT (Rockwell at the Complex)
September 20 – Fort Worth, TX (TEXXASFEST)
September 22 – Oklahoma City, OK (The Criterion)
September 23 – Tulsa, OK (Tulsa Theater)
September 24 – Wichita, KS (The Cotillion)
September 26 – Omaha, NE (The Waiting Room)
September 27 – Bentonville, AR (The Momentary Green)
September 30 – Des Moines, IA (Val Air Ballroom)
October 1 – Kansas City, MO (Grinders)
October 2 – St. Louis, MO (The Factory)
Recess Tour – Second Leg:
October 29, 2025 – Spokane, WA (The Podium)
October 30, 2025 – Portland, OR (Roseland Theater)
November 1, 2025 – Reno, NV (Virginia Street Brewhouse)
November 2, 2025 – Sacramento, CA (Channel 24)
November 4, 2025 – Santa Cruz, CA (The Catalyst)
November 5, 2025 – San Luis Obispo, CA (Fremont Theater)
November 7, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV (Brooklyn Bowl)
November 8, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA (The Novo)
November 10, 2025 – Bakersfield, CA (Fox Theatre)
November 12, 2025 – San Diego, CA (Observatory North Park)
November 14, 2025 – Anaheim, CA (House of Blues)
November 15, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ (Marquee Theatre)
November 16, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM (Sunshine Theater)
November 19, 2025 – Abilene, TX (Abilene Civic Center Hall)
November 20, 2025 – Frisco, TX
November 21, 2025 – Waco, TX (The Backyard)
November 22, 2025 – El Dorado, AR (Music Hall)
November 25, 2025 – Kyle, TX (The Railhouse)
November 26, 2025 – San Antonio, TX (Vibes Event Center)
November 29, 2025 – New Orleans, LA (Joy Theater)
November 30, 2025 – Birmingham, AL (Iron City)
December 2, 2025 – Tampa, FL (The Ritz Ybor)
December 3, 2025 – Orlando, FL (The Vanguard)
December 4, 2025 – Jacksonville, FL (Decca Live)
December 5, 2025 – Raleigh, NC (The Ritz)
December 7, 2025 – Atlanta, GA (The Tabernacle)
December 9, 2025 – Richmond, VA (The National)
December 10, 2025 – Cleveland, OH (Globe Iron)
December 12, 2025 – Chicago, IL (The Riviera Theatre)
December 13, 2025 – Detroit, MI (The Fillmore)
December 14, 2025 – Columbus, OH (Kemba Live!)
December 15, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN (Egyptian Room)
December 18, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA (Union Transfer)
December 19, 2025 – New York, NY (Irving Plaza)
December 20, 2025 – Silver Spring, MD (The Fillmore)
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The Background:
That Mexican OT is making sure Texas has a seat secured at the rap table. The Bay City, Texas rapper has burst onto the scene with his unique mix of exuberant, confidence-filled bars and the truck-rattling sensibilities of prime southern rap, mixed with the experimentation of DJ Screw’s signature sludgy chopped-n-screwed sound.
He flaunts a sound that plays just as well globally as it does at the parking lot kickback. The Tejano rapper rose to fame off his legendary linkup with Houston royalty Paul Wall on “Johnny Dang” (300 Million+ Streams), which Pitchfork honored as one of the best 100 songs of 2023. He parlayed that success into his breakout mixtape Lonestar Luchador, which was heralded by Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, HipHopDX, The Houston Chronicle, Passion Of The Weiss, and more.
Notching tens of millions of streams on hits such as “Hardest Ese Ever,” “Cowboy Killer,” and “Hit List” solidified him as one of the most exciting southern rappers on the come up. With his latest album, Texas Technician, That Mexican OT delivers on the fun and raucous sound that made him, while also showing off a meticulous desire to expand his range.
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Buy That Mexican OT concert tickets at ThatMexicanOT.net
“Rap Sons”: https://www.youtube.
“Chronic” ft. Bravo The Bagchaser: https://www.
Recess: https://thatmexicanot.
“Accessories” ft. Peso Peso: https://www.youtube.com/
“Baby Mad At Me” ft. Lil Wayne: https://thatmexicanot.lnk.to/