However, based on known music history, there is no official or widely recognized remix of “It’s Like That” by Raxon. You may be referring to one of three things:
The Context: The Song That Refused to Die To understand the weight of any remix of RUN-DMC and Jason Nevins’ "It’s Like That," one must look back at 1997. Originally a stark, minimalist hip-hop track produced by Rick Rubin in 1983, Jason Nevins transformed it into an explosive, guitar-driven big-beat anthem. The Nevins version didn't just top the UK Singles Chart for five weeks; it fundamentally broke down the walls between hip-hop, electronic dance music, and rock. It is one of the most recognizable crossover club records in history.
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Raxon (real name likely Raxon E. Mercado or simply a mononym) is a techno DJ/producer from the Dominican Republic, currently signed to labels like Drumcode (Adam Beyer’s label) and Terminal M (Monika Kruse’s label). He is known for driving, hypnotic techno with Latin percussion underpinnings.
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The remix’s music video—cutting between 1980s Run–D.M.C. performance footage and 1990s rave imagery—visually reinforced the generational bridge. Critics noted that while purists missed the original’s stark minimalism, the remix succeeded in bringing “old school values to a new school floor” (Mixmag, 1998).
between male and female crews—reintroduced b-boy culture to a new generation of MTV viewers. Genre-Blurring: However, based on known music history, there is
This report analyzes the 1997 global phenomenon "It's Like That" by Run-D.M.C., specifically focusing on the Jason Nevins remix that revitalized the track for a new generation. It further contextualizes the reference to "Raxon," acknowledging the track's continued relevance in modern electronic and techno circles. The report details the track's commercial impact, production style, and historical significance in bridging Old School Hip-Hop with mainstream House music.