Run Dmc Jason Nevins Its Like That Raxon E [2026]

The legendary 1983 debut single "It's Like That" by Run-D.M.C.

received a transformative second life through the 1997 remix by house DJ Jason Nevins

, and has more recently been reimagined for modern dance floors by techno artist The Evolution of a Classic

The original track was a landmark of "new-school" hip-hop, featuring hard-hitting social commentary on unemployment and survival. It has since evolved through several distinct eras: 1983 (The Original): run dmc jason nevins its like that raxon e

Released as Run-D.M.C.'s debut, it introduced a minimalist, street-oriented sound that changed the trajectory of hip-hop. 1997/1998 (The Jason Nevins Remix):

This version fused the original vocals with a "crunching, unflinching house beat". It became a massive global hit, selling approximately five million copies and topping the UK singles chart for six weeks. The official video for this version famously featured a high-energy breakdancing battle 2023/2024 (The Raxon Edit): Emerging techno talent

released a modern edit that infuses the classic vocals with hypnotic, darker techno beats. This version has been categorized as Hard Techno The legendary 1983 debut single "It's Like That" by Run-D

with a high BPM of 155, making it a staple for current underground club sets. Where to Listen

You can find various iterations of these tracks on platforms like: Run DMC vs. Jason Nevins - It's Like That (Raxon Edit)

Guide: The Evolution of "It's Like That"

From Run-D.M.C. to Jason Nevins to Raxon Artist: Run–D

1. Track Basics

  • Artist: Run–D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins
  • Title: It’s Like That
  • Released: 1997 (originally Run–D.M.C. recorded the a cappella in 1983)
  • Jason Nevins’ role: Created a house/hip-hop remix using the original a cappella
  • Label: Sm:)e Communications (US), Profile (UK/Europe)

2. Connection to “Raxon” – Likely a Typo

There’s no official “Raxon” track with Run–D.M.C./Jason Nevins.
Possible intended meanings:

| If you meant… | Explanation | |---------------|-------------| | Roxon (media monitoring service) | They charted the song’s massive airplay in Europe. | | Raxor / Razor (misspelling of Razormaid) | Razormaid! remixers released an edit of “It’s Like That” around 1998. | | Raxon (producer/DJ) | No known collaboration. Could be a mislabeled MP3 from early P2P days. |

If you have a specific vinyl or CD with “Raxon” on it, it’s likely a bootleg remix or track name error.

3. Why the Jason Nevins remix was huge

  • No original Run–D.M.C. chorus – instead a driving piano house beat + “It’s like that, that’s the way it is” vocal loop.
  • Crossed over to pop charts in 1998:
    • UK #1 for 6 weeks
    • US Dance Club Songs #1
    • Germany, France, Australia top 10
  • Revived Run–D.M.C. for a new generation after Jam Master Jay’s death (2002).