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To understand why the Raxon Edit hits so hard in modern DJ sets, it is essential to look at the historical layers built into its DNA. Artist / Producer Cultural Impact RUN DMC New School Hip-Hop
: The arrangement focuses heavily on the iconic vocal delivery ("Unemployment at a record high..."). RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...
“I heard the Run-DMC original as a kid, then the Jason Nevins remix in clubs. When I made my version, I wanted the groove to feel endless — like the message keeps going and going.”
Fast forward to the late 2010s and 2020s. The global dance music scene has shifted toward deeper, more hypnotic sounds. Egyptian-born, Barcelona-based DJ and producer Raxon emerged as a major figure in this space. A self-taught artist, Raxon has been a DJ for over 20 years, and his sound is defined by "stripped back melodic techno-driven grooves". Having produced and remixed since 2007, he has become known for injecting a sense of adventure and atmosphere into electronic music. Total and write a one-sentence verdict
Licensed to XL Recordings in the UK, the remix exploded:
The track bridges hip-hop history and modern electronic music. This underground electronic weapon reinvents an iconic crossover hit into a dark, driving techno anthem. The track has captured the attention of world-class selectors and high-profile dancefloors. “I heard the Run-DMC original as a kid,
The music video, which intercut RUN DMC’s original performance footage with Nevins’ energetic studio shots, became a staple on MTV Europe and The Box. For a generation of late‑’90s clubbers, this remix was the sound of Saturday night – a perfect bridge between hip‑hop’s old school and electronica’s new wave.