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DJ Premier and Roc Marciano Preview ‘The Coldest Profession’ With New Single ‘Prayer Hands’

Their first fully shared project showcases a veteran-led push for self-released boom-bap hip-hop.

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Overview

  • They released “Prayer Hands,” a two-minute track pairing Roc Marciano’s minimalist lyricism with Premier’s classic scratches and production chops.
  • The duo unveiled the eight-track lineup for The Coldest Profession, featuring “Armani Section,” “Prayer Hands” and six additional songs.
  • This marks their first true 50/50 collaboration, evenly splitting creative credits for both production and emceeing.
  • The album’s concept was born from a chance meeting in Macy’s Herald Square, inspiring its title and gritty aesthetic.
  • The Coldest Profession is due August 8 via the independent TTT label, bypassing major-label channels to preserve artistic control.