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While Connecticut hasn't traditionally been a hotbed for hip-hop music (with the exception of underground legend Apathy), recently things have been looking up.

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.

"That Feeling" is the latest release from Connecticut emcee/songwriter OnCue, featuring production from Detroit, Michigan's Chanes. The last time these two collaborated was on Cue's 2012 mixtape Leftovers.

For those unfamiliar, Jesse Richeeds, better known as JayR, was a promising young emcee from Killingly, Connecticut. Unfortunately, he succumbed to a severe asthma attack in his dorm room at the University of Connecticut on August 25th, 2013.

Check out UNTLTD FLX, the latest from Dom McLennon. The track was released on Sunday, November 10th, 2013. Dom McLennon's chances in this game are improving with each new release, and UNTLTD FLX is no exception - quite the opposite, in fact.

Stream Connecticut (Prod. By Apathy), the newest drop from Franc Grams. The cut was released on Friday, July 5th, 2013. Things are looking better for Franc Grams with each new release, which Connecticut (Prod. By Apathy) has proven yet again.