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Raxon Edit of "It’s Like That" is a modern, unreleased techno/melodic house interpretation of the legendary 1997 Jason Nevins 1983 debut single. The Raxon Edit Egyptian-born, Barcelona-based producer
The Influence of "It's Like That" on Modern Music
This house-style remix transformed the track into a global dance phenomenon, selling over 5 million copies and spending weeks at #1 in over 15 countries. It is widely credited for reintroducing hip-hop to the electronic dance music (EDM) world. of classic hip-hop tracks? Run DMC vs. Jason Nevins - It's Like That (Raxon Edit) run dmc jason nevins its like that raxon e
“It’s Like That” began as a stripped‑down manifesto of hip‑hop’s late‑1980s street realism and ended up, nearly a decade later, as a global dance‑floor phenomenon that reintroduced Run‑D.M.C. to a new generation. The song’s journey — from the group’s 1983/1984 era to Jason Nevins’s 1997 remix and its reverberations through club culture, radio programming, and cross‑genre collaboration — illustrates how remixes can reframe meaning, revive careers, and accelerate pop culture exchanges across time, geography, and musical taste. Raxon Edit of "It’s Like That" is a
Jam Master Jay raised an eyebrow. "A remix? We're in the middle of a concert, man. What's the hold up?" The Shift: Nevins stripped away the 80s hip-hop
- The Shift: Nevins stripped away the 80s hip-hop beat and replaced it with a high-energy Big Beat / House drum loop.
- The Impact: This version became a massive global hit in 1998, topping charts in the UK and Europe. It introduced the hip-hop legends to a new generation of club-goers.
- Why it matters for DJs: This is the version that made the song a staple of electronic music sets. The "drop" in the Nevins remix is iconic and still works on dance floors today.
The collaboration between Run-DMC, Jason Nevins, and Raxon E on "It's Like That (Raxon E Remix)" went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year, and its impact was felt for generations to come. The story of that unforgettable night serves as a reminder of the power of creativity and collaboration in music.
Other Versions
: There is also a Raxon vs. B-sensual Mix of the track available on streaming platforms like YouTube.