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New Dawn Records have announced today the release of the new album “Beautiful Foundations” by New York State rapper and producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble.

A celebration of the pair’s working relationship and friendship spanning over 30 years, it reflects on the earliest days together in their home city of Binghamton, interrupted only for a time by Frost’s relocation to Canada, before reuniting in 2014 to become one of the most prolific partnerships in hip hop over recent years.

Dedicated to, and active in, the traditional elements of the culture from the very beginning, their music draws from the Golden Era of boom bap, turntablism and lyricism while incorporating contemporary progression.  The result being an eclectic and highly impressive offering which remains fundamentally true to its roots, delivered in a showcase of skilled wordplay, gritty rhymes and polished production.

The guest featured artists are those with whom they’ve built as part of their journey including DJ Eclipse, Grea8gawd, Pf Cuttin, The Bad Seed, Decon Blu, Pa Pa Fresh, DJ J Smooth, Fresh I.E. and more.

Distributed worldwide by Xelon Entertainment, the album is available to download and stream at all major digital platforms and stores including APPLE, TIDAL and below on BANDCAMP & SPOTIFY

The album has also been published in full on the label’s Youtube channel, including official visuals at the following playlist.

On Wednesday May 20th a filmed documentary about the artists’ entire career together will be premiered on Youtube, a full account of their earliest days and the journey they subsequently went on culminating in the release of this album. A fascinating insight that will be sure to resonate with independent artists of any genre.

All media, press and DJ enquiries about New Dawn Records’ releases can be forwarded to ourselves, their official in house promotional division. Our contact details are HERE

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Binghamton rapper and producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble, the latter now based in Canada, drop their new album “Beautiful Foundations” through New Dawn Records on May 15th this year.

The title track was released last month as a single, available from all digital platforms and stores, while the official video was published on Youtube

They have just recorded a special “Beautiful Foundations Freestyle” where Chop in customary fashion gets busy on the mic with a neat twist by dropping the names of all the album tracks in his bars.

He linked up recently with local videographer Lil Kurby, who also filmed the official single video, to take to the snowbound streets of Binghamton for some new visuals which you can now watch on Youtube.

The album itself was recorded by the pair to mark their long standing friendship and working relationship together dating back three decades, and features many of those they’ve met and built with on the journey.

A landmark release, they have also filmed an accompanying documentary which details their earliest days together, maps out the trials and tribulations they encountered on the way and of course speaks on the new project. It’s a must watch for all interested in hip hop’s history and culture, and will resonate with independent artists everywhere. Look out for this dropping shortly after the album.

Plans are also underway for a special launch event to take place in their hometown, with details due to be announced in the coming months.

The next single will be “Play No Games” on February 10th with features cuts by DJ Eclipse [Shade 45 / Sirius XM – Rap Is Outta Control Show]. You can hear a snippet of it as part of the Official Album Video Trailer which was released late last year.

For further information about the release and all of New Dawn Records’ roster and catalogue, visit their official website www.newdawnrecs.com

For all media, press & radio DJ enquiries regarding any of the label’s releases, feel free to get in touch with ourselves, NDR’s official in house promotional division. Our contact information is available HERE

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October 24th 2025

Hip Hop label New Dawn Records have today announced that they will be releasing the new album “Beautiful Foundations” by New York State rapper and producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble on May 15th 2026.

We first worked with the pair back in 2016 when they released their “Veteran EP”, then again the following year for their album “Respect is Earned Not Given”.

They enjoyed extensive media coverage worldwide for these releases, culminating in an appearance on DJ Eclipse’s Rap Is Outta Control Show on Sirius XM

This kick started a phase which has seen them become one of the most prolifc partnerships in recent years, with a quite outstanding back catalogue of singles and EP in their armoury.

The new album is a celebration of their friendship and working together for over three decades, and coincidentally will be released during the label’s own 30th anniversary year. It features many new upcoming artists from their hometown Binghamton together with those they’ve built with over the years.

Included are DJ Eclipse, Pf Cuttin, DJ J Smooth, Decon Blu, Pa Pa Fresh, The Bad Seed, Fresh I.E and The Bad Seed

The pair have also just completed filming a new documentary about their time together, from the earliest days of recording in their basement during the 90’s right up to the present day. We’ve had the fortune to have an advanced viewing and it’s a fascinating insight not only about their own story, but the development of hip hop itself over the years. Look out for that premiering just after the album releases next year.

For an early taste showcasing the quality of rhymes, beats and turntablism on display throughout the album, the label has just published an official video trailer on their Youtube channel.

Several singles will precede the album’s release, beginning with a special single edition of the title track on December 9th. All will be available to download and stream on digital platforms including Apple, Bandcamp, Spotify, Tidal and Amazon, while official visuals will continue to be published on the label’s Youtube channel.

We are the label’s in house promotional division, so all press, media and radio DJ inquiries about the release can be sent to us, our details available at our CONTACT PAGE. The full official album press release can be read HERE

You can also connect with Tone Chop and Forst Gamble on Social Media. They have a joint FACEBOOK PAGE with individual accounts on X/Twitter @tonechop @frostgamble and on Instagram @tonechop @frost.gamble

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Independent hip hop label New Dawn Records have just announced a new partnership arrangement with Australian based distributors Xelon Digital Entertainment with whom they will work together on various forthcoming projects.

Since re-launching in 2019, NDR have released various singles, EP’s and albums by artists from the States, UK and Canada, initially through INgrooves Distribution who subsequently became part of Universal Music’s operation.

In a statement which can be read in full HERE the label acknowledges the support provided by INgrooves while citing the opportunity as “an exciting new chapter in our journey” adding they are “very much looking forward to working with them in the coming years”.

Included in their wide ranging back catalogue is the “Y’All in Meltdown” EP, the remastered classic singles “Y’All Under Surveillance” & “Meltdown” by hip hop crew Belles in Monica, the 2023 album “Cautionary Tales” by award winning New York State rapper Anthony Kannon and producer Frost Gamble, and the compelling “Urban Testimony” by Brooklyn’s Justo the MC and Edinburgh producer Brelstaff.

From 2020 is the phenomenal “Panacea” by London rapper & producer duo Phoenix da Icefire and Husky Brown, nominated for “Best Independent Album” at that year’s AIM Awards, followed in 2021 by “Lead by Example”, London rapper Ramson Badbonez’ debut as a producer. An exceptional first offering on the boards with a variety of heavyweight guest featured artists including Reks, Skyzoo, Ruste Juxx, Recognize Ali, Sleep Sinatra, Justo the MC, Johaz of Dag Savage, MysDiggi, Phoenix da Icefire, Jehst, Micall Parknsun, Kashmere, Dizzy Dustin, Moka Only and many more.

Most recently is last year’s “XVI : Return of the Gods”, the long awaited follow up to “God of Barz” by New Jersey rapper Tru Trilla which featured many of the artists appearing in “Lead by Example” plus Guilty Simpson, Boston’s N.B.S., Julius of Shoe Gang, Lakim Shabazz with production by Tone Spliff, Frost Gamble, LG Roc, DNA Beatz, Jamal Nueve and more. All thrillers, no fillers !!

ALL OF THEM CAN BE HEARD IN ONE PLACE ON THE LABEL’S SPOTIFY PAGE HERE

YOU CAN ALSO WATCH A VARIETY OF VIDEOS ON THE LABEL’S OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE

ALL OF THE LABEL’S RELEASES ARE AVAILABLE AT THEIR OFFICIAL BANDCAMP PAGE

The label have also confirmed that while several projects are currently in the works, new music can be expected soon. Keep up to date with their news over on their official website

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December 8th 2023

Hip Hop label New Dawn Records have today announced that they will be releasing the new album “XVI : Return of the Gods” by New Jersey rapper Tru Trilla on May 31st 2024.

We have worked with Tru on a number of occasions, initially in 2015 when as part of the group 050 Boyz they released the album ‘Everything 050’. Well received on an international scale, this resulted in the group’s appearances on Sirius XM as guests of both DJ Eclipse and DJ Premier

Fast forward to 2020, and with the re-launch of our parent company New Dawn Records the year before, we worked with Tru on a solo basis for the first time beginning with his ‘Seymour Chronicles EP’ followed a few months later with his album, the classic banger ‘God of Barz’.

In the early half of 2021, discussions took place between the label, Tru and our production division outlining the concept of its natural successor. The planning process completed, work began later that year in the early stages of its construction.

Most of those who appeared in “God of Barz” would be involved representing continuity, but this time the net would be cast a little wider with additional production contributions and guest featured artists from further afield.

A methodical and thoughtful approach which saw the recording process completed in the Spring of 2023 which has allowed Tru to craft a dynamic masterpiece, the manifestation of progression while retaining the heart and soul of the original. The tracklist speaks for itself.

For an early taste, the official video trailer has just been published on the label’s Youtube channel.

A series of singles will precede the album, beginning with “Sun Rays” on January 30th. Accompanying videos for all tracks will also appear on the label’s Youtube channel.

All press, multimedia and radio DJ inquiries or requests about this release can be addressed to ourselves. Simply visit our Contact Page for details. Meanwhile, the full official album press release can be read HERE

All information regarding New Dawn Records, their releases and roster can be found on their official website

You can also connect with Tru Trilla on Twitter and Instagram

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Released today through New Dawn Records, the new album “Cautionary Tales” by award winning Ithacan rapper Anthony Kannon and veteran New York State producer Frost Gamble, now resident in Canada.

Authentically powerful, the young lyricist draws on his own real life battles and challenging circumstances to convey a wide range of subject matter represented throughout the aptly titled release.  Having survived the trauma of being shot by armed intruders to the family home, it is a remarkable journey encapsulated in a series of biographical depictions, all with an underlying theme of survival, escape, progression and transformation. 

This is Storyville of a life less ordinary handled with impressive maturity through a narrative packed full of dope rhymes and skillful wordplay set to the highest caliber soundtrack provided by Frost, himself a Juno Awards nominee for his production on Fresh IE’s “Ill Street Blues” in 2020.

The pair have two upcoming album launch events, the first at The Osborne Taphouse, Winnipeg on Thursday October 26th, then on Saturday November 18th at Deep Dive, Ithaca. 

TRACKLIST

  • Pitfalls
  • Lazy Eye
  • Make It Rain
  • Take It Easy ft Shea & Justo the MC (co-produced by Serge Paul)
  • Long Ride
  • Never Was Cool
  • Miss Daisy
  • Conye
  • Second Floor
  • Echo Echo ft Tone Chop
  • Thousand People

Available on all digital platforms including APPLE/iTUNES, AMAZON, TIDAL and below on BANDCAMP & SPOTIFY

FULL VIDEO PLAYLIST OF EVERY ALBUM TRACK IS ALSO PLAYING ON THE LABEL’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

For more information about all of New Dawn Records’ releases and roster, visit their OFFICIAL WEBSITE

All press, media and radio DJ inquiries regarding any of New Dawn Records’ releases and artists can be sent to ourselves, the label’s in house promotional division. Visit our CONTACT page.

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Award winning upstate NY rapper Anthony Kannon and hip hop producer Frost Gamble release their new album “Cautionary Tales” through New Dawn Records on October 20th 2023

The pair have just announced two special launch events to mark the release

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

The first takes place on Thursday 26th October at The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne Street Winnipeg where Frost relocated from Binghamton NY some years ago.

Doors open at 8pm with entry on the night priced at $15.00 CAD, and tickets can also be purchased online at Eventbrite. Joining the pair will be special guests Kairo & Hoopaloop, Dag & Tek Pro, Serge Paul and DJ Benz. You can call the venue on 204 219 0477 for further information, or better still connect with Frost who organised the event on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

ITHACA, NY STATE

The second event takes place on Saturday November 18th at Deep Dive, 415 Old Taughannock Blv, Ithaca NY where Anthony will perform the entire album with a live band, joined by special guests Mr McBean, Brooklyn’s Justo the MC who will be performing tracks from his new album “Urban Testimony” out November 3rd, and Frost performing a DJ set

Doors open at 8pm with entry on the night priced at $20.00, although tickets purchased in advance from EVENTBRITE cost $12.00 plus fees. Contact details for the venue can be found via their website www.deepdiveithaca.com, and they can also be called on 631 912 0651

You can of course also contact Anthony direct via social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

All affiliated singles and the album itself will be available to stream and download from a wide variety of digital platforms including Apple / iTunes, Bandcamp & Spotify. Check the pair’s releases page at the label’s website HERE for direct links to your preferred store.

All tracks have official visuals, and you can watch those for the singles released so far on this Youtube playlist

All media, press and radio station DJ enquiries or requests regarding the artists, album, singles and launch events can be sent to ourselves, the label’s in house promotional division. Simply visit our CONTACT PAGE to get in touch

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Released today, upstate New York rapper Anthony Kannon and producer Frost Gamble return to the ring for another round of gritty beats and bars in “Second Floor”, the third single taken from their album “Cautionary Tales” out on October 20th through New Dawn Records.

The gloves are off in a salvo of punchlines, delivered with laser-like precision while dancing around the hustlers and title contenders.  Blows traded and targets on the ropes, Frost’s powerful soundtrack is the last thing they hear before the bell.  The street’s talking but only one comes out walking…..should’ve come prepared.

News of album launch events scheduled to take place in Canada and New York will be announced shortly.

Available to stream & download on Apple / iTunes, Tidal Music, Amazon Music and below on Bandcamp & Spotify

OFFICIAL VISUALS ON YOUTUBE

For information about all of New Dawn Records’ releases, visit their official website www.newdawnrecs.com

All media, press and radio DJ requests and enquiries about New Dawn Records’ releases can be addressed to ourselves, the label’s in house promotional division. Our contact information is HERE

You can connect with all on social media :

Anthony on Twitter @AnthonyKannonn & Instagram @AnthonyKannon

Frost on Twitter @FrostGamble & Instagram @Frost.Gamble

NDR on Twitter @NewDawnRecs & Instagram @RealNewDawnRecs

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New Dawn Records & UrbanElite Productions affiliate Qadir has returned to channel his inner Morpheus in tribute to the traditional elements of hip hop culture in his new production “Welcome to the Real”, just released as a video on Youtube.

It was also put together in part to help launch the label’s new video playlist, “Welcome to the Realness” which consists of singles they’ve released by artists from the US & UK, reppin’ the best of beatmaking, turntablism and rhyme skillz.

The tracklist is also reproduced like for like in audio format on Spotify

You can find out more information about New Dawn Records at their website www.newdawnrecs.com, you can visit their Youtube channel @NewDawnRecords and see all of their Spotify playlists HERE

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Recipient of the title “Best Rapper” at the Ithaca Music Awards in 2019, Anthony Kannon has enjoyed a rapid rise in recognition as one of the most highly rated talents to emerge from NY State in recent years. 

His new album “Cautionary Tales” releases on October 20th a collaborative project with veteran producer Frost Gamble, originally from nearby Binghamton and now resident in Canada.

Local media outlets were quick to pick up on the story of his signing with New Dawn Records for the release including a feature in The Ithaca Voice newspaper, a report aired live on tv news station WENY and an interview broadcast on local commercial radio station Z95.5 FM.

The first single from the album “Pitfalls” released today and addresses his own personal growth.  An evolution from the hustles of his younger days to more progressive paths while struggling to escape past legacies, the funk fuelled beat lending itself to the air of optimism for the future.   As with the entire album, this is the classic art of real life storytelling set to the perfect soundtrack.

Available now on APPLE, TIDAL, AMAZON and below on Bandcamp & Spotify

OFFICIAL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

More information about the single and album is available at the label’s official website NEW DAWN RECORDS

All media and DJ enquiries about New Dawn Records’ releases can be sent to ourselves, the label’s in house promotional division. Our contact information is HERE

Connect with the artists on Social Media

Anthony Kannon on Twitter @AnthonyKannonn & Instagram @AnthonyKannon

Frost Gamble on Twitter @FrostGamble & Instagram @Frost.Gamble

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