: The Raxon version retains the iconic vocal character but adds layers of "hypnotic beats" and modern production flourishes to create an irresistible techno-driven hit.
Fast forward to 1997. The music landscape was fragmented: hip-hop was becoming glossy (Puff Daddy, Mase), and electronic music was splitting into underground techno, mainstream house, and the aggressive, sample-heavy genre (Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim). RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...
As dance music evolved from the commercial big-beat and house sounds of the 90s into the refined, atmospheric realms of modern techno, "It's Like That" found a new home in the underground. Diynamic and Ellum Audio mainstay brought his signature meticulous production style to the vocal legacy. The Aesthetic: Deep, driving, and hypnotic melodic techno. : The Raxon version retains the iconic vocal
Share your favorite memories of this song or let us know what you're listening to right now! As dance music evolved from the commercial big-beat
: While effective for dancefloors, some critics argued Nevins' "sledgehammer beat" smothered the nuance of the original lyrics, turning a social payoff into a repetitive club slogan. 3. The Modern Era: The Raxon Edit (2023)
For younger DJs, playing the Raxon edit offers a way to honor a classic without sounding like a wedding DJ. For older listeners, it breathes fresh air into a track they’ve heard a thousand times.