The remix reached #1 in over 12 countries , including Australia and the UK, where it famously ended a long streak of number-one hits by the Spice Girls.
The lyrics, original to the 1983 debut, address the harsh realities of life in 1980s New York: Run DMC vs Jason Nevins -X- It's Like That (Club Mix)
The version of " It's Like That " is a landmark electronic remix that revitalized the legendary hip-hop group's career in the late 1990s. While the original 1983 track was a minimalist social commentary, this 1997 Club Mix transformed it into a global dance floor anthem. Key Facts and Chart Performance The remix reached #1 in over 12 countries
The song discusses unemployment ("unemployment at a record high"), inflation, and the struggle to "make ends meet". Key Facts and Chart Performance The song discusses
It sold over 5 million copies worldwide , becoming one of the biggest-selling singles of the 1990s.