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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.

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.

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.

2013 saw many breakout stars. From Chance The Rapper, to Jhene Aiko, to Rich Homie Quan, it was more difficult than ever to predict who would rise to fame at any given moment. 

Watch G4SHI "No Favors" (Official Music Video) [New Artist Spotlight]

Some of you may recall Mary Gold's appearance on the Jet Life collective's recent Red Eye mixtape - a remix of her song "Prayer" was the project's 13th and final track. She's since become the "First Lady Of Jet Life" and dropped her debut mixtape Sex Hormone’d Druggie. 

Bump The Alphabet, the latest cut from Luke Christopher. It dropped on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013. Luke Christopher's horizons are broadening with each new release, and The Alphabet is no exception. It's a worthy addition to a catalogue that has seen much growth since Luke Christopher stepped foot in the rap game.

Watch Luke Christopher "The Alphabet (Official Music Video)"

TDE is known for its four rappers, who also make up the Black Hippy crew: Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock. Many people have speculated who will be the next addition to the label which is now affiliated with Interscope, and whether or not a new TDE artist would also be in Black Hippy.

Check out episode 1 documenting the rise of new RCA/Sony signee Lantana.  Lantana, named after the street he grew up on in Cincinnati, is currently stirring up airwaves with his street anthem, “All Hustle, No Luck”.  Peep the official music video here.