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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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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

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Released today, “Play No Games” is the second single to be taken from the album “Beautiful Foundations” by New York State rapper and producer duo Tone Chop and Frost Gamble, out through New Dawn Records on May 15th.

Layers of classic boom bap hip hop beats underpin hard bars as the veteran rap battle champion goes on the hunt with a verbal salvo aimed at upcoming title contenders. Joining them on the mission is legendary turntablist DJ Eclipse, renowned for his work with Non Phixion, Ill Bill and ongoing Fat Beats ambassador. Still flying the flag high and representing the dopest new underground bangers with his Rap Is Outta Control Show on Shade 45, the cutting skills on this joint are typically off the scale, stoking the fires further in a fusion of gritty authentic heat.

Knockout punchlines in a heavyweight bout for the heads, this also marks the label’s first release during their 30th anniversary year.   Slick business from the Binghamton boys, dial it up to the max.

Available to stream and download from a multitude of digital platforms and stores including APPLE, TIDAL and below on Bandcamp and Spotify

The official video is also now playing on Youtube

More information about the single and album release is available at the label’s official website www.newdawnrecs.com

All press, multimedia and DJ enquiries about any of New Dawn Records’ releases can be addressed to ourselves, their in house promotional division. Get in touch HERE

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New York State rapper & producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble celebrate their three decades of working together with the release of the new album “Beautiful Foundations” on May 15th 2026 through New Dawn Records.

From the early days of recording demos in their Binghamton basement to becoming one of the most prolific partnerships in recent years with a quite phenomenal back catalogue of singles and EP’s in their armoury, the landmark release documents their journey and pays homage to the close bond built between the pair.

Immersed in hip hop culture from their teenage years, the album reflects their dedication to the true essence while embracing evolution.  Chop’s trademark hard bars, a legacy of his rap battle days, and Frost’s dynamic range of beats are bolstered throughout by a generous helping of turntablism courtesy of DJ Eclipse, Pa Pa Fresh and  DJ J Smooth.  Space is reserved for friends and allies by way of the special guest featured artists including The Bad Seed, Pf Cuttin, Decon Blu, Grea8gawd and Fresh I.E.

Released today, the first offering is the single edition of the title track featuring another native of “The Bing” Will K.  Chop sets the agenda reflecting on those first times working together as young and passionate kids still learning the ropes, sowing seeds for the future set to a potent soundtrack marinated with soul. It’s something you live…

Available on Apple Music / iTunes, Tidal Music and below on Bandcamp and Spotify

The official video is playing on New Dawn Records’ Youtube channel

More information about the single and album is available at the label’s official website NEWDAWNRECS.COM where there are also dedicated pages for the artists and their releases.

As the label’s in house promotional division, all worldwide media, press, radio & tv enquiries about this release can be sent to us via our CONTACT page

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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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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

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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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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….

Available now at APPLE MUSIC, AMAZON, TIDAL and below on BANDCAMP & SPOTIFY

OFFICIAL VIDEO ON THE LABEL’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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

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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….

Available on APPLE / iTUNES, TIDAL, AMAZON & below on BANDCAMP and SPOTIFY

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

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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.

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

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

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