: It spent six weeks at #1 in the UK, famously keeping the Spice Girls' "Stop" from the top spot, and reached #1 in over 30 countries.
The journey began on March 12, 1983, with the release of the original " It's Like That " by Run-D.M.C. . Produced by Larry Smith and Russell Simmons , the song was a landmark debut for the trio from Hollis, Queens. Unlike the party-centric rap of the era, it offered a gritty, cynical look at societal struggles—unemployment, disillusionment, and the harsh realities of life. With its stark Oberheim DMX drum machine beat and aggressive, trading-off vocals, it became the foundation of "new school" hip-hop. run dmc jason nevins its like that raxon e repack
Fast forward to the 2020s, and the track has found its way into the crates of elite techno and progressive house DJs. The most prominent modern version is the (frequently searched as "Raxon E"). : It spent six weeks at #1 in