Here is a deep dive into the evolution of this iconic track, tracing its journey from a 1983 street record to a modern electronic weapon. The Heritage of "It's Like That"
"Run-D.M.C. - It's Like That (Jason Nevins Remix)" stands as one of the most successful remixes in music history. It successfully transformed a socio-political hip-hop anthem into a global dance-floor filler. The continued existence of edits and references by modern artists like Raxon demonstrates the track's timeless appeal and its structural integrity as a foundational piece of electronic dance music history.
: Built specifically for the underground club circuit, the edit utilizes long, atmospheric build-ups and unexpected drops. It shifts the track from a radio-friendly pop-house record into a late-night techno tool. Dancefloor Reception and Elite Support
focusing on its evolution from a 1983 hip-hop anthem to the legendary 1997 Jason Nevins remix, and finally to the contemporary Raxon Edit 1. The Foundation: RUN DMC (1983) "It's Like That" was the debut single for , released in 1983 on Profile Records . It is historically significant for: Pioneering "New School" Hip-Hop:
Key features of Raxon’s version:
Egyptian-born, Barcelona-based producer took the 1997 vocal hook and gave it a futuristic face-lift. Retaining the unforgettable swagger of the original vocals, Raxon stripped away the late-90s commercial cheese. He replaced it with dense, driving kick drums, dark textures, and a hypnotic rolling bassline tailored for modern techno rooms. Key Features of the Raxon Edit
| Element | Run-DMC (1983) | Jason Nevins (1997) | Raxon (2020s style) | |--------|----------------|----------------------|----------------------| | Tempo | ~105 BPM | ~130 BPM | ~124 BPM | | Genre | Old-school hip-hop | Big beat / breakbeat | Tech-house / minimal | | Vocals | Full verses | Chopped phrases, loops | Filtered, atmospheric chops | | Bass | Simple drum machine | Filtered, squelchy | Deep, rolling sub-bass | | Energy | Laid-back but confrontational | High-energy peak time | Hypnotic, groovy | | Audience | Hip-hop heads | Club/rave mainstream | Underground electronic |
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Here is a deep dive into the evolution of this iconic track, tracing its journey from a 1983 street record to a modern electronic weapon. The Heritage of "It's Like That"
"Run-D.M.C. - It's Like That (Jason Nevins Remix)" stands as one of the most successful remixes in music history. It successfully transformed a socio-political hip-hop anthem into a global dance-floor filler. The continued existence of edits and references by modern artists like Raxon demonstrates the track's timeless appeal and its structural integrity as a foundational piece of electronic dance music history. RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...
: Built specifically for the underground club circuit, the edit utilizes long, atmospheric build-ups and unexpected drops. It shifts the track from a radio-friendly pop-house record into a late-night techno tool. Dancefloor Reception and Elite Support Here is a deep dive into the evolution
focusing on its evolution from a 1983 hip-hop anthem to the legendary 1997 Jason Nevins remix, and finally to the contemporary Raxon Edit 1. The Foundation: RUN DMC (1983) "It's Like That" was the debut single for , released in 1983 on Profile Records . It is historically significant for: Pioneering "New School" Hip-Hop: It shifts the track from a radio-friendly pop-house
Key features of Raxon’s version:
Egyptian-born, Barcelona-based producer took the 1997 vocal hook and gave it a futuristic face-lift. Retaining the unforgettable swagger of the original vocals, Raxon stripped away the late-90s commercial cheese. He replaced it with dense, driving kick drums, dark textures, and a hypnotic rolling bassline tailored for modern techno rooms. Key Features of the Raxon Edit
| Element | Run-DMC (1983) | Jason Nevins (1997) | Raxon (2020s style) | |--------|----------------|----------------------|----------------------| | Tempo | ~105 BPM | ~130 BPM | ~124 BPM | | Genre | Old-school hip-hop | Big beat / breakbeat | Tech-house / minimal | | Vocals | Full verses | Chopped phrases, loops | Filtered, atmospheric chops | | Bass | Simple drum machine | Filtered, squelchy | Deep, rolling sub-bass | | Energy | Laid-back but confrontational | High-energy peak time | Hypnotic, groovy | | Audience | Hip-hop heads | Club/rave mainstream | Underground electronic |
