The success of "It's Like That" was also a career-defining moment for Jason Nevins. The remix propelled him into the spotlight, establishing him as a talented producer and remixer capable of crafting hits. Nevins' work on the track opened doors for future collaborations and projects, cementing his place in the music industry.
Raxon really went in on this RUN DMC edit. 🛸 That driving low-end is everything. "It's like that, and that's the way it is!" 🗣️💨 Listen to the Raxon Edit on Soundcloud RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...
Blended hip-hop vocals with electronic dance music, selling 5 million copies. Melodic Techno / Hardgroove The success of "It's Like That" was also
Why is this edit significant? Because it proves the of the original vocal. In 1983, it was a statement against Reagan-era poverty. In 1997, it was a big beat banger. In the 2020s, via Raxon, it becomes a weapon for dark techno sets. Raxon really went in on this RUN DMC edit
Both Jason Nevins’ 1997 version and the Raxon edit walk a fine legal line. Nevins secured a deal after commercial success; Raxon’s edit exists almost certainly as an . However, in the world of DJ culture, this is both a curse and a badge of honor.
This paper analyzes the 1997/1998 remix of RUN DMC’s 1983 classic “It’s Like That” by Jason Nevins. It explores the track’s production techniques, its role in bridging golden-age hip-hop with 1990s big beat and house music, and its commercial impact. A brief speculative section addresses how contemporary artists like Raxon might approach such a remix today.