The 1998 remix of Run–D.M.C.’s 1983 single “It’s Like That” by producer Jason Nevins serves as a pivotal case study in the convergence of golden age hip-hop and 1990s big beat/electronic house music. This paper analyzes the remix’s production techniques, its commercial revival of Run–D.M.C., and its role in bridging rap audiences with the burgeoning electronic dance music (EDM) mainstream. Contrary to the sparse, minimalist original, Nevins’ version employs loop-based construction, filtered drops, and a four-on-the-floor kick drum, transforming the track into a club anthem. The paper argues that this remix presaged the 2000s wave of dance-rap crossover hits and revitalized the legacy of a foundational hip-hop group.
Whether you discovered it in the 80s, on a 90s dancefloor, or in a dark Berlin club last weekend, “It’s Like That” remains one of the most resilient and remixable tracks in popular music. And as Raxon’s work shows, it’s far from its final form. RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...
In 1997, American producer transformed the track into a "hip-house" anthem. His remix: The 1998 remix of Run–D
The journey began in 1983 when released their debut single, "It's Like That." Known for its minimalist, abrasive sound and socially conscious lyrics about unemployment and inflation, it is credited as the first hardcore hip-hop song. The paper argues that this remix presaged the
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