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.
Raxon’s approach, while less commercially massive, represents the enduring fascination producers have with the track’s DNA. It’s been played at festivals like , ADE , and Fusion Festival , often dropped as a secret weapon in tech-house sets. RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...
: A high-energy version that gained traction in late 2025. This paper analyzes the 1997/1998 remix of RUN
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 Raxon really went in on this RUN DMC edit
Here are a few post ideas for the Edit of the Jason Nevins classic, depending on where you're posting: Option 1: The "Hype" Post (Best for Reels/TikTok)