Released today, veteran Binghamton duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble return with the third single from their highly anticipated new album “Beautiful Foundations”, a celebration of their partnership stretching back over 30 years, which drops on May 15th 2026 through New Dawn Records.
It’s all in the name with “The Smoothest” catching the vibe. A tribute to the lyrical golden era of New York in a showcase of wordplay delivering a salvo of old and new school slang. Chop’s trademark bullish bars and the effortless flows of fellow Upstate marksmen Decon Blu and Pa Pa Fresh dictate the narrative, the three re-united from their earlier Four Sportsmen project.
Driven along by the customary slick productions with Frost at the wheel, it’s a classic recipe. Seasoned campaigners shelling rhymes with ease over a luscious beat immersed in soulful flavas and exquisite turntablism. Done and dusted, the bragging rights are well earned.
Available to stream and download from all digital platforms including APPLE MUSIC, TIDAL MUSIC and below on BANDCAMP and SPOTIFY
Official visuals have also just been published on Youtube
More information about all of New Dawn Records’ releases is available at their OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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
Back at it again, Brick City’s Tru Trilla returns today with the AA side single “Respectfully”, lifted from last year’s album ‘XVI : Return of the Gods’ released through New Dawn Records.
Laced throughout with the kind of bullish bars and beats which earned it a front page spotlight on Bandcamp, the New Jersey veteran assembled a heavyweight line up of guest featured artists and producers to deliver a classic soundtrack fuelled by the highest calibre lyrical firepower.
Produced by Frost Gamble, the latest cut is a further testament to the levels. Tru drops knowledge with Brooklyn’s Justo the MC and Floridian NapsNdreds in another showcase of dexterous rhymes and slick flows by verbal marksmen at the height of their game. The narrative is reinforced by the “Qataban Remix” courtesy of label affiliate Shahin, flipping the script with an intense fusion of strings, breaks and sub Saharan flavas that hits differently.
Available to stream on and download on multiple digital platforms including APPLE MUSIC / iTUNES, AMAZON, TIDAL MUSIC and below on BANDCAMP & SPOTIFY
There is also a brand new official video for the “Qataban Remix” just premiered on the label’s Youtube channel
Original version of “Respectfully” on Youtube
Album “XVI : RETURN OF THE GODS” which includes guest featured artists Reks, Lakim Shabazz, Skyzoo, Guilty Simpson, Recognize Ali, Juxx Diamondz, Ruste Juxx, N.B.S, Julius Luciano of Shoe Gang, Fly Kwa, and Prince Ak & Trilly Trills of Jersey Gore on Bandcamp & Spotify
For further information about all of New Dawn Records’ releases, visit their official website www.newdawnrecs.com
For all media, radio & press enquiries about the NDR’s releases and roster, contact ourselves, their official in house promotional division. Our contact details are HERE
Now on Youtube, footage of New Jersey rappers Tru Trilla & Prince Ak spittin’ gems off the top as guests of DJ Eclipse & DJ Riz on the Rap Is Outta Control Show broadcast on Sirius XM.
Tru was in promoting his new album “XVI : Return of the Gods” released through New Dawn Records which also features his Brick City brutha from anotha’ Ak on several tracks along with others including Reks, Skyzoo, Ruste Juxx, Guilty Simpson, Recognize Ali, N.B.S., Julius of Shoe Gang, NapsNdreds, Justo the MC, Juxx Diamondz, Lakim Shabazz and many more.
A full video playlist album is on the label’s Youtube channel
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 HEREthe 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
The latest in the “Easy Listening” Mixtape series by Berlin’s DJ Easy has just been released.
Volume 32 includes joints by Punchline & Confidence, Talib Kweli & J Rawls, Mic Bless, Kaimbr, Big Noyd, Awon, A-F-R-O & Stu Bangas, MC Lyte, P Tha Villain and many more.
Hosted by New Jersey rapper Tru Trilla, a number of tracks from his album “XVI : Return of the Gods” released in May this year through New Dawn Records are also included.
Check out, “Easy Listening Volume 32” streaming now on Soundcloud
“XVI : Return of the Gods” has production by Tone Spliff, LG Roc, Jamal Nueve, Frost Gamble, Ramson Badbonez and DNA Beatz, with guest featured artists including Reks, Lakim Shabazz, Ruste Juxx, Julius Luciano of Shoe Gang, Justo the MC, NapsNdreds, N.B.S., Recognize Ali, Guilty Simpson, Skyzoo, Juxx Diamondz and many more.
Available on all digital platforms including APPLE MUSIC and below on Bandcamp & Spotify
There is also a full album playlist on Youtube including official visuals
For further information about all of New Dawn Records’ releases, visit their official website www.newdawnrecs.com
Released today through New Dawn Records, the new album “XVI : Return of the Gods” by New Jersey rapper Tru Trilla.
A long time affiliate of Naughty by Nature and Lords of the Underground, the Brick City veteran has gathered together a heavyweight line up of guest featured artists and producers from around the United States and beyond for this, the follow up to his critically acclaimed “God of Barz” released almost exactly four years ago to the day in 2020.
Robust beats and turntablism provide a diverse and powerful soundtrack for a blockbuster of fierce bars, slick rhymes and gritty lyricism delivered by some of hip hop’s most renowned verbal technicians at the top of their game. Decorated vets and fresh prize fighters stand shoulder to shoulder to deliver a salvo of dexterous flows and masterful wordplay tackling an array of subject matter with compelling results. A display of the highest caliber mic skills laced with pearls, served up for the connoisseur through a series of prime cuts by masters of the craft.
Different levels from the best in class, essential listening.
TRACKLIST
1 SUN RAYS ft Reks & Lakim Shabazz [produced by LG Roc]
2 END THE DAY ft Ruste Juxx & Julius Luciano of Shoe Gang [produced by Frost Gamble]
3 ONE ANOTHER [produced & cuts by Tone Spliff]
4 RESPECTFULLY ft Justo the MC & NapsNdreds [produced by Frost Gamble]
5 THE ONLY ONE ft Trilly Trills [produced by Four Limbs]
6 NO JOKING AROUND ft N.B.S. & Recognize Ali [produced by Jamal Nueve]
7 GOOD OLE DAYZ [produced by Tru Trilla]
8 WE UP ft Yah Ra [produced by Ramson Badbonez]
9 WINTER HEART [produced by Tone Spliff]
10 TURN THAT DOWN ft Guilty Simpson & Skyzoo [produced by Frost Gamble]
11 GET IT RIGHT BACK ft Trilly Trills & Prince Ak [produced by LG Roc]
12 EXECUTION ft Fly Kwa [produced by Frost Gamble]
13 STAY DANGEROUS [produced & cuts by Tone Spliff]
14 PRINCIPLES [produced by Sumerio Square]
15 TO THE ROOF ft Prince Ak [produced by DNA Beatz]
16 DROP JEWELS ft Prince Ak & Juxx Diamondz [produced & cuts by Tone Spliff]
Available to stream and download from all major digital platforms and stores including APPLE / iTUNES, AMAZON, TIDAL MUSIC and below on Bandcamp & Spotify
There is also a full video playlist of all the tracks playing on the label’s Youtube channel
More information about this and all of New Dawn Records’ releases are availableat the label’s official website www.newdawnrecs.com
Look out for more releases from this album including special remixes and further official videos over the months ahead.
All media inquiries about this, and all of New Dawn Records’ releases can be sent to ourselves, the label’s in house promotional division. Our contact details are available HERE
Brick City’s Tru Trilla is back at it with another choice cut, the fourth single from his new album “XVI : Return of the Gods” out soon on May 31st through New Dawn Records.
“Turn That Down” is the latest display of mic skills and production levels evident throughout the upcoming release, galvanised by a heavyweight line up of guest featured artists from around the States.
Veteran NY State producer Frost Gamble makes another appearance following last month’s ‘End the Day’ featuring Ruste Juxx and Julius Luciano of Shoe Gang. His stylish soundtrack platforms a showcase of slick and conscious bars delivered in customary fashion by masters of the craft. This time standing shoulder to shoulder with the Newark native are Detroit’s Guilty Simpson and Brooklyn’s Skyzoo, icons of the game sharing their cerebral pearls.
Rhymes like polished dimes from seasoned warriors with the scars and belts on the wall that tell their own stories and built the legacies, real talk….
Information about all of New Dawn Records’ releases and artists can be found at their official website www.newdawnrecs.com
All press, radio DJ and media inquiries regarding any of New Dawn Records’ releases and artists can be sent to ourselves, the label’s in house promotional division. Our contact details are HERE
More heat released today from New Jersey rapper Tru Trilla, “End the Day” is the third single taken from his album ‘XVI : Return of the Gods’ out through New Dawn Records on May 31st.
Like its predecessors ‘Sun Rays’ ft Reks & Lakim Shabazz, and ‘No Joking Around’ ft NB.S. & Recognize Ali, the new joint packs a ferocious punch with another salvo of raw energy for the senses.
Veteran NY State producer Frost Gamble fans the flames coast to coast like butta’ on toast. Unleashed on the beat, Tru trades robust verbal blows with Brooklyn’s Ruste Juxx before Shoe Gang member Julius Luciano gets in on the action. It’s standard family business for the brother of KXNG Crooked, as the west coast warrior duly plants the Long Beach flag through a barrage of bars delivered at breakneck speed.
Straight fire from lyrical assassins at the height of their powers, rhymes dispensed out the chamber with no quarter given, the skills are clinical. Twelve gauge levels, bodied it….
Official video is also now playing on the label’s Youtube channel
For information about all of New Dawn Records’ releases, visit their official website HERE
All press, media and radio DJ inquiries about New Dawn Records’ releases can be sent to ourselves, the label’s in house PR division. Our contact details are HERE
To mark the fifth anniversary since re-launching in 2019, New Dawn Records have today released the new single “No Joking Around” by New Jersey rapper Tru Trilla.
Following last month’s ‘Sun Rays’ featuring Reks and Lakim Shabazz, this is the second to be taken from the forthcoming album “XVI : Return of the Gods” out in May.
On the new cut, the Brick City veteran has recruited another Garden State native in the form of Jamal Nueve, originally affiliated with the legendary Flavor Unit crew as DJ Jamal #9. Now resident in California, the multi credited producer has delivered a funk fuelled banger laced with ferocious bars from lyrical marksmen in the heavyweight division.
The gloves are off as Boston’s Flash and V Knuckles of N.B.S. join Tru and Recognize Ali on the rampage, exchanging trademark punchlines as combinations thrown in a barrage of body blows to would be contenders. Rugged and uncompromising, high frequency lyrics with no prisoners taken, the result is undisputed.
Official visuals have also been published on New Dawn Records’ Youtube channel
Unsurprisingly, both “Sun Rays” and “No Joking Around” have enjoyed extensive airplay from radio stations around the world, however any DJ’s who have not been so far serviced with these tracks and would like them for your shows, simply contact us HERE with your details and we will provide them for you.
For all information regarding New Dawn Records’ releases, visit their official website HERE
