The track represents two pivotal moments in music history: the birth of hardcore hip-hop in 1983 and its massive global resurgence through a dance remix in 1997. The Original Foundation (1983)
The Run–D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins remix of “It’s Like That” is more than a cash-in remix; it is a historically significant document of how hip-hop’s vocal delivery can be recontextualized within electronic dance music without losing its original message. It proved that golden-era rap could conquer the rave generation, paving the way for EDM’s eventual embrace of rap vocals. For instructors and students, the track offers a clear, accessible case study in remixology, tempo adaptation, and genre fusion. RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...