Tone Chop & Frost Gamble – Beautiful Foundations (WEB) (2026) (320 kbps)

New album “Beautiful Foundations” is a celebration and tribute to a beautiful friendship which has stood the test of time over three decades.
Immersed and fascinated by hip hop culture since its inception, Binghamton NY rapper Tone Chop and producer Frost Gamble revisit their origins and document the journey which has led to their becoming one of the most prolific partnerships in recent years. Originally drawn to breaking, Frost cites Melle Mel, Juice Crew, KRS-1, UTFO, Whodini and Public Enemy as his earliest inspirations to first pick up the mic, the lyricism and social commentary resonating strongly with the then teenager at a deeply personal level. However growing up as a near neighbour of local college jock DJ Spinna, his interest in beat making gradually took precedent, and ultimately led to the paths crossing.

By now well versed in the art of splicing tape and armed with an MPC60 and Gemini DJ Sampler, an early demo using original beats gained Frost airtime on a local radio mixshow for new emerging artists from the area. Coincidentally, another pushing the same dial was local group Binghamton’s Most Wanted fronted by Tone Chop, already a renowned rap battle champion in the area. On hearing each other’s work, calls were made. Their first meeting left a lasting impression, an instant connection of like minded souls was clear, and the early embers of a strong long lasting relationship had been lit. The foundations referenced were first laid during early sessions in Frost’s basement. In the title track, Chop reminisces about being back in class, lost in his own world scribing endless rhymes in a notebook to unleash over Frost’s burgeoning beat collection, tagged and bagged on his Four Track recorder. Young, learning the ropes, the writing and technical skills evolved as their ties grew closer. Two kids with the same passion working it out together, sowing seeds.

Tracklist:

01. Beautiful Foundations Feat. Will k
02. Play No Games Feat. DJ Eclipse
03. Nah Nah No Feat. Myne Frame
04. Don’t Need Gimmicks Feat. The Bad Seed And Pa Pa Fresh
05. Shoulda Stayed Home
06. Bring The Storm Feat. Yasha
07. Dinnertime
08. Grown Man Bars Feat. PF Cuttin
09. Enough Feat. Doc Holiday
10. The Smoothest Feat. Decon Blu And Pa Pa Fresh
11. Gawdbrovas Connect Feat. Grea8gawd
12. Step Aside Feat. Fresh I.E.
13. Must Be Stoned Feat. DJ J Smooth
14. Thank You Djs Feat. Carmela Marie

Download:

320 kbps – Wayshare