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Watch "Dope Game", the new video from Marino Gang's Tootie Ro.

HotNewHipHop's On The Come Up series profiles rising stars in the rap game that show strong promise and the will to succeed. Most of the time, they're new to the site but deserve some shine.

Although Baltimore emcee Rickie Jacobs doesn't need a blog's approval to prove he's dope, we're happy to bring y'all the premiere of his latest offering all the same.

Watch Rickie Jacobs' new "Reasons To Smile: Aiden" video, brought to you by Reebok Classics.

"European Rugs" is a choice selection from emerging Baltimore emcee Rickie Jacobs' new Remember To Smile album, soundtracked by his frequent collaborator and fellow Bmore artist Eu-IV, who helped set the tone of the project alongside Drugs Cinema and YOG$.  Can you dig it? 

Rickie Jacobs is an emerging rapper from Baltimore, and with his new cut, he's linking up with Harlem via the Kushed God, Smoke DZA.

Travis Davon is Baltimore native who had a previous life signed to Jermaine Dupri. However, he's now taking the independent route as many rappers do these days, with his Get N Money Click (GMC). Today we've got a record from Travis where he connects with a fellow Baltimore emcee, King Los for a "IDGAF."

Bump N.O. TO BMORE, the latest cut from JAE E which features King Los on the assist. It dropped on Friday, November 29th, 2013. JAE E's horizons are broadening with each new release, and N.O. TO BMORE is no exception.

Give Can Goods (Prod. By Eu IV) a spin - it's a new offering from Rickie Jacobs. It was dropped on Sunday, August 25th, 2013. Rickie Jacobs's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on Can Goods (Prod. By Eu IV).