Articoloâ¯31, formed in Milan in 1990 by rapper JâAx and DJâ¯Jad, emerged from the cityâs underground scene, drawing on local hipâhop influences and a playful reference to the Irish broadcasting law that inspired their name. Their breakthrough came with the vinyl release "Strade di città " in 1990, and the follow-up single "Natoâ¯Perâ¯Rappare", which established the duo as a force in Italian rap. The group followed with Messa di vespiri (1994), Cosìâ¯Com'â¯Ã¨ (1996), Nessuno (1998), and Xchéâ¯Si! (1999), each album expanding their sonic palette and incorporating pop, funk, and international collaborations, notably with American legend Kurtisâ¯Blow on Xchéâ¯Si! In 2000 the compilation Greatestâ¯Hits consolidated their early successes, while 2002âs Domaniâ¯Smetto marked a stylistic shift toward ska, rock, and punk influences. The 2003 release Italianoâ¯Medio earned them the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Italian Act, and 2004âs live album Laâ¯Riconquistaâ¯Delâ¯Forum showcased a mature sound that resonated across Italy and neighboring countries. After a brief hiatus announced in 2006, the duo returned in 2022, reâenergizing their career and participating in the Sanremo Music Festival in 2023. Their 2024 studio effort, PROTOMARANZA, continued their tradition of socially conscious lyricism, reaffirming Articoloâ¯31âs position as a pivotal act in Italian rap history.
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