diff --git a/awsume/__data__.py b/awsume/__data__.py
index fa1cafa..0b584ce 100644
--- a/awsume/__data__.py
+++ b/awsume/__data__.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-version = '4.5.4'
+version = '4.5.5.rc'
 
 name = 'awsume'
 author = 'Trek10, Inc'