Remixing a track that everyone knows by heart is a double-edged sword. If it sounds too similar, it’s redundant; if it sounds too different, it alienates the audience. Raxon threads the needle perfectly. He creates a "secret weapon" for DJs—a track that takes a few seconds for the crowd to recognize before triggering massive nostalgia, yet delivered in a sonic language that fits seamlessly into a 2020s underground techno or house set.
: Unlike the 1997 remix, which some critics found "repetitive" or "commercial," this edit is designed for long-form club sets, emphasizing build-ups and atmospheric tension. Critical Reception & Impact RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...
This is the story of a song that has defied genre and generation. It started as a raw, minimalist statement of intent, became a record-breaking global phenomenon, and has now been re-imagined as a contemporary techno weapon. "It's Like That" remains a testament to the enduring power of a great idea, and its ability to be reborn and reinterpreted for a new generation of listeners. Remixing a track that everyone knows by heart
While an official “Raxon E. – It’s Like That” release may appear under slightly different titles depending on the platform (sometimes as a bootleg, mashup, or remix competition entry), the essential idea is this: Raxon takes the recognizable vocal hook — “It’s like that, and that’s the way it is” — and places it inside a modern tech-house framework. He creates a "secret weapon" for DJs—a track