Axis

Axis, born Nassim Ait-Menguellet in Paris (1999), is a French rapper and lyricist known for his sharp, introspective bars and gritty trap-influenced sound. Rising through the French hip-hop scene since his 2018 breakthrough, he blends raw storytelling about street life, personal struggles, and societal observations with laidback, melodic flows. Tracks like "Avoue que tu kiffes, Pt. 2" (a sequel to his viral 2020 hit) and "Addictions" showcase his knack for balancing catchy hooks with unflinching honesty, while his recent "Milles Excuses" leans into his reflective side. Axis has carved a niche as a voice for France’s suburban youth, collaborating with artists like Leto and Soso Maness, and his music often reflects his Algerian-Kabyle heritage through both language and lived experience.