Alessandro Aleotti (; born 5 August 1972), known professionally as J-Ax (), is an Italian rapper and singer-songwriter, part of the rap group Articolo 31 with his DJ Vito Luca Perrini (DJ Jad). He is the brother of Grido (formerly part of Gemelli DiVersi). During 2010, he authored one album with 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 which he founded with Vito Luca Perrini, AKA "DJ Jad". In 2014, he became a judge on the show The Voice of Italy.
Articolo 31
Soloist
In 2006, J-Ax released his first solo album, . This album, which was very pop oriented, spawned no fewer than six singles: "S.N.O.B.", "", "", "", "" and "". The single "" was also translated and released in Spanish as "". This album continued themes used by Articolo 31, such as knowing love (""), criticising society, ("S.N.O.B.", "") and the protection of immigrants ("", "").
In 2007, he teamed up with The Styles to release the single "", which won at the MTV Europe Music Awards for "Best Italian Act".
In the same year, he released material with some of "Spaghetti Funk", a crew which he created at the same time as 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 he released the song "S.N.O.B. reloaded" with Space One, Gué Pequeno, Jake La Furia, 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 "" by Space One with Gemelli Diversi, "" by Pino Scotto and Fattore wow with Marracash and Gue Pequeno. He also wrote three songs in that year: "", a thank you to his fans; "", for the soundtrack of the film ; and "", the first single of his next album.
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 "", he released 3 singles: "", "" 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 "".
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 "" and "". He also shows his sense of humour on "I love paranoia" and "". Pino Daniele, Marracash, Grido and Jovanotti took part in the album as well as another partnership with The Styles.
In 2011, J-Ax appeared on the remix of Kasabian's single "Man of Simple Pleasures".
On 30 November 2025, he was announced among the participants of the Sanremo Music Festival 2026. He competed with the song "Italia Starter Pack".
Discography With Articolo 31 1993 – 1993 – 1994 – 1996 – 1998 – 1999 – 2000 – Greatest hits 2002 – 2003 – 2004 –
Solo 2006 – 2009 – Rap n' Roll 2009 – Deca Dance 2011 – 2015 – 2020 – ReAle
Collaborations 2010 – with Neffa (Due di Picche) 2017 – Comunisti col Rolex with Fedez
Singles Since 2006 – solo 2006: "" 2006: "" 2006: "" 2006: "" 2006: "" 2007: "" 2007: "" 2007: "" 2007: "" () 2007: "S.N.O.B. reloaded" 2007: "+ Stile" (featuring The Styles) 2008: "" (from the album by Pino Scotto) 2008: "" (featuring Spaghetti Funk) 2009: "Rap n' Roll" (featuring Guè Pequeno) 2009: "" 2009: "" (featuring The Styles) 2009: "" 2009: "" (featuring Irene Viboras) 2009: "" (featuring Pino Daniele) 2009: "" 2009: "" (featuring Pino Daniele) 2011: "" 2011: "" 2011: "" 2011: "" 2011: "I Love My Bike" 2012: "" 2012: "" 2012: "" (featuring Steve Forest) 2012: "" (featuring Emis Killa, Club Dogo & Marracash) 2014: "" (featuring Nina Zilli) 2015: "" 2015: "Maria Salvador" (featuring Il Cile) 2015: "Miss & Mr Hide" 2015: "" (featuring Elio) 2015: "Intro" (featuring Bianca Atzei) 2016: "" with Fedez 2016: "" with Fedez featuring Stash and Levante 2017: "" with Fedez featuring Alessandra Amoroso 2017: "" with Fedez featuring T-Pain 2018: "" with Fedez 2018: "" 2019: "" 2019: "" 2020: "" (featuring Max Pezzali)
Awards 1995: Un disco per l'estate 2007: 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 , 1998, Ricordi-Publication. , 2012, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni. , 2014, Feltrinelli. , 2016, Mondadori.
Filmography Films YearTitleRoleNotes2001Without FilterNicoFeature film debut; leading role2004Natale a casa DeejayDik Dickens #01Cameo appearance2015Numero zero - Alle origini del rap italianoHimselfDocumentary film2016Zeta - Una storia Hip HopHimselfCameo appearance2017Cars 3Speaker Thunder Hollow (voice)Italian dub; voice role2019Appena un minutoHimselfCameo appearancePlaymobil: The MovieEmperor Maximus (voice)Italian dub; voice role
Television YearTitleRoleNotes20102010 TRL AwardsPresenterAnnual ceremony2012MTV SpitJudgeSeason 12014–2015; 2018The Voice of ItalyCoachSeasons 2–3; 52015Sorci verdiHostVariety show2016Amici di Maria De FilippiCoachBlue team2018Il SupplenteHimselfEpisode: "Second episode"2019–presentAll Together NowJudge
References
External links
Official site Official MySpace Spaghetti Funk Site Official articolo 31 site