# J-Ax
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{{Short description|Italian rapper (born 1972)}}
{{BLP sources|date=May 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = J-Ax
| image = J-Ax - Lucca Comics & Games 2016.jpg
| caption = J-Ax at [Lucca Comics & Games](/source/Lucca_Comics_%26_Games) 2016
| birth_name = Alessandro Aleotti
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|08|05|df=yes}}
| origin = [Milan](/source/Milan), Italy
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Rapper
*Singer-songwriter
}}
| genre = {{flatlist|
*[Hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_music)
*[rap rock](/source/rap_rock)
*[pop](/source/Pop_music)
*[pop rap](/source/pop_rap)
*[funk](/source/Funk_music)
*[electro hop](/source/electro_hop)
}}
| years_active = 1990–present
| label = {{flatlist|
*[EMI](/source/EMI)
*Newtopia
}}
| website = [http://www.spaghettifunk.it Official website]
}}
'''Alessandro Aleotti''' ({{IPA|it|alesˈsandro aleˈɔtti|lang}}; born 5 August 1972), known professionally as '''J-Ax''' ({{IPA|it|dʒeˈjaks|lang}}), is an Italian rapper and singer-songwriter, part of the rap group [Articolo 31](/source/Articolo_31)[{{Cite news |title=Il ritorno degli Articolo 31, J-Ax: “Non pensavo di arrivare vivo a 51 anni. Il rap? Impossibile fermarlo” |url=https://www.fanpage.it/cultura/il-ritorno-degli-articolo-31-j-ax-non-pensavo-di-arrivare-vivo-a-51-anni-il-rap-impossibile-fermarlo/}}] with his DJ Vito Luca Perrini (DJ Jad).[{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/j-ax-mn0002080046/biography|title=J-Ax – Biography & History|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=11 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912143312/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/j-ax-mn0002080046/biography|archive-date=12 September 2017}}] He is the brother of [Grido](/source/Grido_(rapper)) (formerly part of [Gemelli DiVersi](/source/Gemelli_Diversi)). During 2010, he authored one album with [Neffa](/source/Neffa) forming a temporary band called Due di Picche ('Two of Spades').
==Biography==
From 1990 to 2005, J-Ax (abbreviation of Joker Alex) rose to prominence as part of the popular Italian rap group [Articolo 31](/source/Articolo_31)[{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/articolo-31-mn0000933462/biography|title=Articolo 31 – Biography & History|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=11 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511140617/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/articolo-31-mn0000933462/biography|archive-date=11 May 2018}}][{{cite book|last1=Fabio Bernabei|title=Hip Hop Italia: Il rap italiano dalla breakdance alle rapstar|date=21 May 2014|publisher=Imprimatur editore, 2014|isbn=978-8868301705}}] which he founded with Vito Luca Perrini, AKA "DJ Jad".[ In 2014, he became a judge on the show ''[The Voice of Italy](/source/The_Voice_of_Italy)''.
===Articolo 31===
{{see also|Articolo 31}}
{{Empty section|date=March 2019}}
===Soloist===
{{update section|date=December 2025}}
In 2006, J-Ax released his first solo album, {{lang|it|Di sana pianta}}. This album, which was very pop oriented, spawned no fewer than six singles: "S.N.O.B.", "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Tua mamma}}", "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Ti amo o ti ammazzo}}", "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Acqua nella scuola}}", "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Piccoli per sempre}}" and "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Escono i pazzi}}". The single "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Ti amo o ti ammazzo}}" was also translated and released in Spanish as "{{lang|es|italic=unset|Te amo o te mato}}". This album continued themes used by Articolo 31, such as knowing love ("{{lang|it|italic=unset|Ti amo o ti ammazzo}}"), criticising society, ("S.N.O.B.", "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Tua mamma}}") and the protection of immigrants ("{{lang|it|italic=unset|Escono i pazzi}}", "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Fumo ancora}}").
In 2007, he teamed up with The Styles to release the single "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Più Stile}}", which won at the [MTV Europe Music Awards](/source/MTV_Europe_Music_Awards) for "Best Italian Act".{{citation needed|date=December 2025}}
In the same year, he released material with some of "Spaghetti Funk", a crew which he created at the same time as [Articolo 31](/source/Articolo_31) in the 90s with Gemelli DiVersi, Space One, Raptuz TDK (a writer) and a lot of other singers that now aren't in the crew.
Later, on the album {{lang|it|Di sana pianta}} he released the song "S.N.O.B. reloaded" with [Space One](/source/Space_One), [Gué Pequeno](/source/Gu%C3%A9_Pequeno), [Jake La Furia](/source/Jake_La_Furia), [Marracash](/source/Marracash), Don Joe and Fabio B. In 2007, he also participated in ''MTV Day'' with DJ Jad and reformed their old group for a day.
J-Ax did not release an album in 2007, although he had many projects on, which continued into 2008. He sang on "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Amici un cazzo}}" by Space One with [Gemelli Diversi](/source/Gemelli_Diversi), "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Come noi}}" by Pino Scotto and Fattore wow with Marracash and Gue Pequeno.
He also wrote three songs in that year: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Uno di noi}}", a thank you to his fans; "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Limonare al multisala}}", for the soundtrack of the film {{lang|it|Ti stramo}}; and "{{lang|it|italic=unset|I vecchietti fanno oh}}", the first single of his next album.
thumb|200px|J-Ax in 2009
At the beginning of 2009, J-Ax launched a project: to release two CDs in the year. The first, ''Rap N' Roll'' was released at the end of January. As well as "{{lang|it|italic=unset|I vecchietti fanno oh}}", he released 3 singles: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Aumentaci le dosi}}", "{{lang|it|italic=unset|3 paperelle}}" and "Rap N' Roll". Artists who worked with him on the album include Space One, DJ Zak, Gué Pequeno, Irene Viboras, Fabio B and Guido Style, with whom he had worked since "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Più Stile}}".
In summer 2009, he released his third CD as a solo artist, ''Deca dance''. J-Ax paid homage to house music with this album with the single "Deca Dance" as well as more traditional singles with "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Come un sasso}}" and "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Vendesi idolo}}". He also shows his sense of humour on "I love paranoia" and "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Come un sasso}}". [Pino Daniele](/source/Pino_Daniele), Marracash, [Grido](/source/Grido_(rapper)) and [Jovanotti](/source/Jovanotti) took part in the album as well as another partnership with The Styles.{{citation needed|date=December 2025}}
In 2011, J-Ax appeared on the remix of [Kasabian](/source/Kasabian)'s single "[Man of Simple Pleasures](/source/Man_of_Simple_Pleasures)".
On 30 November 2025, he was announced among the participants of the [Sanremo Music Festival 2026](/source/Sanremo_Music_Festival_2026).][{{cite web|url=https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2025/11/sanremo-2026-carlo-conti-annuncia-nomi-big-in-gara-9d1f7dc5-032d-4c9c-b4a0-aedce3e1f39f.html|title=Sanremo 2026. Da Tommaso Paradiso a Patty Pravo, Carlo Conti annuncia i nomi dei 30 Big in gara|language=it|work=[RaiNews](/source/RaiNews)|publisher=[RAI](/source/RAI)|date=30 November 2025|access-date=30 November 2025}}] He competed with the song "Italia Starter Pack".[{{cite web|last=Dammacco|first=Beppe|url=https://www.eurofestivalnews.com/2025/12/15/sanremo-2026-i-titoli-dei-brani-in-gara-nuove-proposte/|work=Eurofestival News|title=Sanremo 2026: i titoli dei brani in gara. Definite le quattro Nuove Proposte|language=it|date=15 December 2025|access-date=15 December 2025}}]
==Discography==
===With Articolo 31===
* 1993 – {{lang|it|È Natale (ma io non-ci sto dentro)}}
* 1993 – {{lang|it|Strade di città}}
* 1994 – {{lang|it|Messa di vespiri}}
* 1996 – {{lang|it|Così com'è}}
* 1998 – {{lang|it|Nessuno}}
* 1999 – {{lang|it|Xché sì}}
* 2000 – ''Greatest hits''
* 2002 – {{lang|it|Domani smetto}}
* 2003 – {{lang|it|Italiano medio}}
* 2004 – {{lang|it|La riconquista del forum}}
===Solo===
* 2006 – {{lang|it|Di sana pianta}}
* 2009 – ''Rap n' Roll''
* 2009 – ''Deca Dance''
* 2011 – {{lang|it|Meglio prima (?)}}
* 2015 – {{lang|it|Il bello d'esser brutti}}
* 2020 – ''ReAle''
===Collaborations===
* 2010 – {{lang|it|C'eravamo tanto odiati}} with Neffa (Due di Picche)
* 2017 – ''[Comunisti col Rolex](/source/Comunisti_col_Rolex)'' with Fedez
===Singles===
====Since 2006 – solo====
*2006: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|S.N.O.B. (Senza Nessun Obbligo Baciaculistico)}}"
*2006: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Ti amo o ti ammazzo}}"
*2006: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Piccoli per sempre}}"
*2006: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Escono i pazzi}}"
*2006: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Aqua nella scquola}}"
*2007: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Tua mamma}}"
*2007: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Fumo ancora – L'esame della bamba}}"
*2007: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Quotidiana}}"
*2007: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Ti amo o ti ammazzo}}" ({{langx|es|italic=unset|"Te amo o te mato"}})
*2007: "S.N.O.B. reloaded"
*2007: "+ Stile" (featuring The Styles)
*2008: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Come noi}}" (from the album {{lang|it|Datevi Fuoco}} by Pino Scotto)
*2008: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Uno di noi}}" (featuring Spaghetti Funk)
*2009: "Rap n' Roll" (featuring Guè Pequeno)
*2009: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|I vecchietti fanno O}}"
*2009: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Limonare al multisala}}" (featuring The Styles)
*2009: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Aumentaci le dosi}}"
*2009: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Tre paperelle}}" (featuring Irene Viboras)
*2009: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Il sole dentro di me}}" (featuring [Pino Daniele](/source/Pino_Daniele))
*2009: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Deca dance}}"
*2009: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Anni amari}}" (featuring Pino Daniele)
*2011: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Dentro me}}"
*2011: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Altra vita}}"
*2011: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Meglio prima}}"
*2011: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Domenica da coma}}"
*2011: "I Love My Bike"
*2012: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Tutta scena}}"
*2012: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Brillo ma da lucido}}"
*2012: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Io non-sono partito}}" (featuring Steve Forest)
*2012: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Se il mondo fosse}}" (featuring [Emis Killa](/source/Emis_Killa), [Club Dogo](/source/Club_Dogo) & [Marracash](/source/Marracash))
*2014: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Uno di quei giorni}}" (featuring [Nina Zilli](/source/Nina_Zilli))
*2015: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Il bello d'esser brutti}}"
*2015: "Maria Salvador" (featuring [Il Cile](/source/Il_Cile))
*2015: "Miss & Mr Hide"
*2015: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|La tangenziale}}" (featuring [Elio](/source/Elio_(Italian_singer)))
*2015: "Intro" (featuring [Bianca Atzei](/source/Bianca_Atzei))
*2016: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|[Vorrei ma non posto](/source/Vorrei_ma_non_posto)}}" with [Fedez](/source/Fedez)
*2016: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|[Assenzio](/source/Assenzio)}}" with Fedez featuring Stash and [Levante](/source/Levante_(singer))
*2017: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|[Piccole cose](/source/Piccole_cose)}}" with Fedez featuring [Alessandra Amoroso](/source/Alessandra_Amoroso)
*2017: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|[Senza pagare](/source/Senza_pagare)}}" with Fedez featuring [T-Pain](/source/T-Pain)
*2018: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|[Italiana](/source/Italiana_(song))}}" with Fedez
*2018: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Tutto tua madre}}"
*2019: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Timberland Pro}}"
*2019: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|Ostia Lido}}"
*2020: "{{lang|it|italic=unset|La mia hit}}" (featuring [Max Pezzali](/source/Max_Pezzali))
==Awards==
*1995: [Un disco per l'estate](/source/Un_disco_per_l'estate)
*2007: [MTV Europe Music Awards](/source/MTV_Europe_Music_Awards): Best Italian Act
*2010: TRL Awards 2010: TRL History
*2012: MTV Hip Hop Awards: Best Live
*2012: MTV Hip Hop Awards: Best Collaboration
==Books==
* {{lang|it|I pensieri di nessuno}}, 1998, Ricordi-Publication.
* {{lang|it|Tutta scena}}, 2012, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni.
* {{lang|it|Axforismi}}, 2014, Feltrinelli.
* {{lang|it|Imperfetta forma}}, 2016, Mondadori.
==Filmography==
===Films===
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|2001
!scope="row"|''[Without Filter](/source/Without_Filter)''
|Nico
|Feature film debut; leading role
|-
|2004
!scope="row"|''Natale a casa Deejay''
|Dik Dickens #01
|Cameo appearance
|-
|2015
!scope="row"|''Numero zero - Alle origini del rap italiano''
|Himself
|Documentary film
|-
|2016
!scope="row"|''Zeta - Una storia Hip Hop''
|Himself
|Cameo appearance
|-
|2017
!scope="row"|''[Cars 3](/source/Cars_3)''
|Speaker Thunder Hollow (voice)
|Italian dub; voice role
|-
|rowspan="2"|2019
!scope="row"|''Appena un minuto''
|Himself
|Cameo appearance
|-
!scope="row"|''[Playmobil: The Movie](/source/Playmobil%3A_The_Movie)''
|Emperor Maximus (voice)
|Italian dub; voice role
|}
===Television===
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|2010
!scope="row"|''[2010 TRL Awards](/source/MTV_(Italian_TV_channel))''
|Presenter
|Annual ceremony
|-
|2012
!scope="row"|''[MTV Spit](/source/MTV_Spit)''
|Judge
|Season 1
|-
|2014–2015; 2018
!scope="row"|''[The Voice of Italy](/source/The_Voice_of_Italy)''
|Coach
|Seasons 2–3; 5
|-
|2015
!scope="row"|''Sorci verdi''
|Host
|Variety show
|-
|2016
!scope="row"|''[Amici di Maria De Filippi](/source/Amici_di_Maria_De_Filippi)''
|Coach
|Blue team
|-
|2018
!scope="row"|''Il Supplente''
|Himself
|Episode: "Second episode"
|-
|2019–present
!scope="row"|''[All Together Now](/source/All_Together_Now_(Italian_TV_series))''
|Judge
|
|}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
{{Wikiquote}}
{{Portal|Music}}
* [http://www.j-ax.it Official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/jaxofficialmyspace Official MySpace]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20001206213900/http://www.spaghettifunk.it/ Spaghetti Funk Site]
* [http://www.articolo31.com Official articolo 31 site]
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