• Packages for Fedora: should be available here.

The source code of G'MIC is shared between several github repositories with public access. The code from these repositories are intended to be work-in-progress though, so we don't recommend using them to access the source code, if you just want to compile the various interfaces of the G'MIC project. Its is recommended to get the source code from the latest .tar.gz archive instead.

Here are the instructions to compile G'MIC on a fresh installation of Debian (or Ubuntu). It should not be much harder for other distros. First you need to install all the required tools and libraries:

Then, get the G'MIC source :

You are now ready to compile the G'MIC interfaces:

• gmic (command-line tool),
• gmic_gimp_qt (plug-in for GIMP),
• ZArt and
• libgmic (G'MIC C++ library).

Just pick your choice:

and go out for a long drink (the compilation takes time).

Note that compiling issues (compiler segfault) may happen with older versions of g++ (4.8.1 and 4.8.2). If you encounter this kind of errors, you probably have to disable the support of OpenMP in G'MIC to make it work, by compiling it with:

Also, please remember that the source code in the git repository is constantly under development and may be a bit unstable, so do not hesitate to report bugs if you encounter any.

Deep synth stabs and subtle dark textures swirl behind the vocals, keeping the atmosphere underground, hypnotic, and punchy. Club Support and Cult Status Run DMC vs. Jason Nevins - It's Like That (Raxon Edit)

The response was instantaneous. Test pressings of the bootleg (originally white label) became anthems at the 1997 Winter Music Conference. When the major labels caught on, Profile Records—initially hesitant—allowed an official release, crediting .

Raxon’s take on the classic is a masterclass in tension, restraint, and heavy low-end processing. The edit features distinctive design choices that set it apart on the dancefloor:

Instead of the lush disco samples that dominated early rap, “It’s Like That” used only a hard‑hitting drum machine (the Oberheim DMX), a sparse bassline, and a repetitive, hypnotic piano chord. The lyrics painted a bleak but realistic picture of urban struggle – poverty, inequality, and social pressure – while the call‑and‑response chorus (“Unemployment at a record high / People coming, people going, people born to die”) became an anthem for disenfranchised youth. RUN DMC- Jason Nevins - It-s Like That -Raxon E...

| Feature | RUN DMC (1983) | Jason Nevins (1997) | Raxon Edit (c. 2020) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Old school hip-hop | House / Big beat | Peak-time techno | | BPM | ~96 | 128 | 132 | | Vibe | Angsty, stoic | Euphoric, anthemic | Dark, driving, hypnotic | | Primary Listener | Hip-hop purists | 90s ravers / club kids | Modern techno DJs | | Availability | Wide (all platforms) | Wide (remastered) | Rare (bootleg, blogs) |

In 1997, American producer and DJ Jason Nevins was commissioned to remix the track. He stripped away the original's electro-hip-hop percussion and replaced it with a high-energy, "Big Beat" inspired house rhythm. Key production elements included:

: Raxon’s version is a "hardgroove" or techno-leaning edit that preserves the iconic vocal "It's like that / and that's the way it is" while introducing hypnotic, driving beats suited for dark warehouses and festivals. Cultural Resurgence : Initially an unreleased "bootleg," the Raxon Edit Deep synth stabs and subtle dark textures swirl

The "Raxon Edit" is a contemporary reinterpretation by , an Egyptian-born, Barcelona-based DJ and producer known for his hypnotic, sci-fi-inspired techno.

“Jason Nevins took our song and made it brand new for the clubs. Kids who didn’t know hip-hop were suddenly screaming the lyrics.” — Darryl “DMC” McDaniels

: The production loops the vocal hooks selectively, transforming the recognizable rap verses into hypnotic elements. Dancefloor Impact and Tastemaker Support Run DMC vs. Jason Nevins - It's Like That (Raxon Edit) Test pressings of the bootleg (originally white label)

The original "It's Like That" was released in 1983 on RUN DMC's self-titled debut album. The song's catchy hook and lyrics, which addressed the struggles of everyday life, resonated with listeners and helped establish the group as a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop scene.

Search YouTube, SoundCloud, or Beatport for "RUN DMC Jason Nevins Raxon," and you will find a handful of low-fidelity, often slightly sped-up edits of the Nevins remix. These are typically labeled as "It's Like That (Raxon Re-Work)" or "Raxon E… Edit." But who is Raxon?

in 12 countries, including a six-week run at #1 in the UK.

The has emerged as one of the most sought-after weapon tracks in modern electronic music. Originally a pioneering 1983 hip-hop track, "It's Like That" became a global dance music phenomenon in 1997 through Jason Nevins' house remix. Decades later, Egyptian-born, Barcelona-based producer Raxon has reimagined this historic crossover, morphing it into a dark, driving techno anthem heavily supported by industry titans like Sven Väth and Maceo Plex. The Evolution of an Electronic Anthem

In order to check if G'MIC works correctly on your system, you may want to execute the command and filter testing procedures. Assuming the CLI tool gmic is installed on your system, here is how to do it (on an Unix-flavored OS, adapt the instructions below for other OS):

These commands scan all G'MIC stdlib commands and G'MIC-Qt filters, and generate the images corresponding to the execution of these commands, with default parameters. Beware, this may take some time to complete!

G'MIC is an open-source software distributed under the CeCILL free software licenses (LGPL-like and/or
GPL-compatible). Copyrights (C) Since July 2008, David Tschumperlé - GREYC UMR CNRS 6072, Image Team.