Run Dmc- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -raxon E... May 2026
The Raxon Edit of "It's Like That" (Run DMC vs. Jason Nevins) is a contemporary techno reimagining of the iconic 1997 remix. While the original Jason Nevins version transformed the 1983 hip-hop classic into a global "hip-house" anthem, Raxon's version adapts it for modern, underground dance floors. Key Features of the Raxon Edit
Part 4: Why “It’s Like That” Keeps Coming Back
The Timeless Hook
The phrase “It’s like that, and that’s the way it is” functions almost like a mantra. It’s adaptable to any genre because it’s declarative, simple, and rhythmic. Whether spoken, shouted, or chopped into syllables, it retains its power. RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...
- Tempo lift: From Jason Nevins’ 128 BPM to ~132 BPM.
- Percussive layering: Conga loops and open hi-hats (Raxon’s signature).
- Bass re-amp: A heavier, distorted low-end for 2020s club rigs.
- Loop extension: Certain breakdowns are extended from 16 bars to 32 to accommodate long techno blends.
For the DJ digging for that secret weapon, the Raxon edit is the current holy grail. For the casual listener, the Jason Nevins remix remains a perfect time capsule of the late 90s. And for the historian, the 1983 original is a cornerstone of modern music. The Raxon Edit of "It's Like That" (Run DMC vs
- List notable production techniques: filtering (high-pass/low-pass sweeps), delays, reverbs, stutters, tape saturation, bit reduction.
- Identify transitions: risers, white noise, drum fills, reverse cymbals, pre-drop silence.
- Note stereo imaging choices (wide synths vs. centered vocals).
. Nevins took the aggressive, staccato delivery of Joseph "Run" Simmons and Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels and layered it over a driving house beat Tempo lift: From Jason Nevins’ 128 BPM to ~132 BPM
Original Foundation: The edit is based on the 1997 house remix by Jason Nevins, which transformed Run-DMC's 1983 hip-hop debut into a global dance anthem.