Released as their debut single, the original "It's Like That" was a revolutionary moment for "new school" hip-hop.
. Nevins took the aggressive, staccato delivery of Joseph "Run" Simmons and Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels and layered it over a driving house beat
In the world of music, there are few things more exciting than a well-crafted mashup. When done correctly, a mashup can breathe new life into familiar songs, creating a fresh and exciting sound that's greater than the sum of its parts. One such mashup that has stood the test of time is the iconic blend of RUN DMC's "It's Like That" and Jason Nevins' "It's Like That (Raxon Edit)". RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...
To understand the weight of any remix of RUN-DMC and Jason Nevins’ "It’s Like That," one must look back at 1997. Originally a stark, minimalist hip-hop track produced by Rick Rubin in 1983, Jason Nevins transformed it into an explosive, guitar-driven big-beat anthem. The Nevins version didn't just top the UK Singles Chart for five weeks; it fundamentally broke down the walls between hip-hop, electronic dance music, and rock. It is one of the most recognizable crossover club records in history.
Nearly fifteen years later, American house DJ transformed the track for a new generation. Released in late 1997, his remix fused the original’s iconic vocals with a crunching house beat. Released as their debut single, the original "It's
between male and female crews—reintroduced b-boy culture to a new generation of MTV viewers. Genre-Blurring:
Raxon is a prominent figure in the modern techno and electronic scene (associated with labels like Diynamic and his own label, Raxon Music). When done correctly, a mashup can breathe new
But in the decades since, the digital underground has kept the track’s spirit alive. Search for "It's Like That" on niche DJ forums or streaming platforms today, and you’ll encounter a peculiar, shadowy suffix: "Raxon E..."
