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
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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
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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…
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.COMwhere there are also dedicated pages for the artists and their releases.
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Released today on New Dawn Records’ official Youtube channel, the new video “Qataban” produced by Shahin.
The soundtrack is the extended instrumental version of a remix for a forthcoming single release, but the beatmaker insisted it should be used as a sequel to his previous release “Anuket”which followed the similar themein offering a message of solidarity and support to women and girls bravely fighting for their rights against oppressive and brutal regimes, and to those suffering at the hands of domestic & mental abuse all around the world.
Shahin added “Our warrior queens are magnificent and will have their justice. Your struggles have not been forgotten, you are still seen. You will prevail.“
“Qataban” on Youtube
Previous release “Anuket” on Youtube which can also be streamed and downloaded from multiple digital stores including Bandcamp & Spotify
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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
New Jersey rapper Tru Trilla dropped his banging new album “XVI : Return of the Gods” through New Dawn Records on May 31st.
Immediately featured by Bandcamp on their front page ‘New and Notable’ spotlight section, the release is fuelled by a diverse and potent soundtrack laced with the full artillery. Bolstered by a stellar line up of producers and guest featured artists from around the States and beyond, the result is a series of cuts delivering the best of traditions through twelve gauge bars, beats and turntablism.
From it is the new single “Drop Jewels”. Produced by prolific beatmaker and turntablist DJ Tone Spliff, the joint released today features fellow Newark native and Jersey Gore group member Prince Ak alongside Brownsville’s lyrical warrior Juxx Diamondz. In addition, the new “I-71” remix is provided courtesy of NDR affiliate Qadir who channels his inner Schifrin for a different take with a filmic twist.
Available to stream and download on a wide array of digital platforms including APPLE MUSIC, AMAZON MUSIC, TIDAL MUSIC and below on BANDCAMP and SPOTIFY
New visuals for both versions have also just been published on Youtube
For more information about this and all of New Dawn Records’ releases, visit their official website www.newdawnrecs.com
All inquiries from media, press and DJ’s regarding the album “XVI : Return of the Gods” should be addressed to ourselves, the label’s in house promotions and production division. Our contact details are HERE
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.
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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….
Information about all of New Dawn Records’ releases and artists can be found at their official website www.newdawnrecs.com
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