The energy in the room was electric, and before long, they had created a brand new track, with Raxon E's production skills merged with Run-DMC's signature style. It was going to be a hit, they could all feel it.
: The back-and-forth lyrical delivery between Run and DMC set the template for future hip-hop duos. The 1997 Explosion: Jason Nevins’ Dancefloor Revolution
Track of the Moment: Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins - It's Like That (Raxon Edit) run dmc jason nevins its like that raxon e
The official single dropped in early 1998. The results were staggering:
Nevins’ remix skyrocketed to international fame, topping the pop charts in over 15 countries and selling nearly . It acted as a historic bridge between mainstream hip-hop and electronic dance music (EDM). 3. The Modern Club Weapon: The Raxon Edit The energy in the room was electric, and
Before gaining viral traction on SoundCloud and social media, Raxon's edit was a closely guarded secret weaponry for global techno royalty. Heavyweight tastemaker Sven Väth famously championed the unreleased cut, testing it out during high-profile festival sets—including a memorable, crowd-frenzy deployment at Time Warp Germany. The massive crowd reaction immediately turned the edit into an highly demanded ID across global electronic forums. Track Profile: What Makes Raxon's Edit Work 1997 Jason Nevins Remix Modern Raxon Edit Big Beat / Funky House Minimal Techno / Dark Progressive Vocal Treatment Chopped, pitched up, energetic hooks Hypnotic loops, raw, processed vocal cuts Atmosphere Bright, celebratory commercial club track Dark, futuristic, driving late-night energy Key Co-Signs MTV, UK Singles Chart No. 1 Sven Väth, Time Warp, Kompakt circles Why It Connects With Modern Audiences
If you have a specific vinyl or CD with “Raxon” on it, it’s likely a or track name error . The results were staggering: Nevins’ remix skyrocketed to
To understand the power of the track, one must look back to 1983. The original version of was the debut single released by the Hollis, Queens trio Run-D.M.C. . Backed by the iconic B-side "Sucker M.C.’s," the track fundamentally altered the trajectory of rap music.