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Jethro Sheeran

Jethro Callow Sheeran, who goes by the professional name Alonestar, is a British musician, music producer, rapper, and fashion model from Bristol, England.[1][2] He is a number one Billboard artist who has collaborated with musicians, including Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Macy Gray, Royce da 5′9″, Akon, DaBaby, Freeway, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Ghostface Killah, Shatta Wale, Trippie Redd, Young Thug, Wiz Khalifa, DMX, and the rapper Future, among others.

Jethro Sheeran
Background information
Birth nameJethro Callow Sheeran
Also known asAlonestar
OriginBristol, England
Occupations
  • Musician
  • music producer
  • rapper
  • fashion model
Years active2004–present
Labels
Websitealonestarsheeran.com
RelativesEd Sheeran (first cousin)

Alonestar is the first cousin of Ed Sheeran, as their fathers are brothers. Alonestar has written and produced songs with his cousin.

Career

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Alonestar began his career as a model at the Storm agency, Nevs, and MOT models. He has appeared in several worldwide commercials for brands such as Prada, Coca-Cola, and Calvin Klein. He has featured in many music pop promo videos, television series, and films as both an actor and supporting actor.

In 2011, Alonestar signed with EMI and released Warrior, an EP featuring Jaja Soze, Rosie Ribbons, containing the track "All Falls Down" featuring Ed Sheeran.[3] In the same year, he featured on six singles on the album Dubstep and Funky.[4] He has also featured on Ed Sheeran's singles, including "Move On", "Pause", and "You Need Me, I Don't Need You". Conversely, Ed Sheeran has featured on Alonestar's singles, including "Real Life", "All Falls Down", and "Raise Em Up". The track "Raise Em Up" featured on the Vertigo Films movie, All Stars (2013).[5] It was revealed in 2017 that Ed Sheeran secretly appeared in the video for Alonestar's single "Skyla Rain" in 2010.[6]

In addition to his successful career as a solo artist, Alonestar has collaborated with Chris Brown, and performed gigs with Amy Winehouse at the Elephant Head pub in Camden. He executive produced all the tracks on the Bars and Melody album 143, which reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.[7]

In December 2017, he was featured on the Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica compilation album alongside artists such as Damian Marley, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Stephen Marley, Sizzla, and others.[8][9] The album reached number 1 on the US Billboard chart in February 2018, and held the top spot for five weeks and did not drop below the number five spot for a further 15 weeks.[10][8]

Alonestar's album, Sunshine and Rain, released in 2020, was produced by the African producer Herbert Skillz. Its lead single, "Raise Em Up", hit the number one position in the UK iTunes chart and reached the UK Singles Chart,[11] amassing two million streams in one week. The track was played on BBC Radio 1.

Alonestar runs his own record label, Urban Angel Records, and production company, Urban Angel Productions, with bases in Denmark, Bristol, and London.

In 2022, Alonestar signed a deal with Sony Music and has since launched three imprints on digital service providers (DSPs). Prior to his success in music, Alonestar lived in Trinidad where he collaborated with his label partner and best friend, Kojo Rigault.

"Letter 2 Lucifer" is the latest single from Alonestar, released in April 2023. The track features the late rapper 2 Pac and was produced by Alonestar.

With an upcoming album, Love and Pain, featuring Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, and Future, set for release in 2023. Alonestar led the Micannes Music Conference Festival in Cannes, France, which took place on 7 June 2023.

Alonestar has been confirmed as the soundtrack producer[12] for the upcoming Van Gogh biopic.[13][14]

Personal life

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Alonestar has a daughter, Skyla Rain Sheeran, with his ex-wife from Trinidad.[15]

In addition to his music career, he is also an entrepreneur. He has his own coffee brand named after his artist name, Alonestar, under his private label Bristol Coffee Co, which is named after his hometown. Furthermore, he is working on a weight loss, life span, and life longevity supplement brand, set to launch in 2023 named "Sheeranator".

Jethro is also actively involved in philanthropy, particularly in the areas of animal welfare and children's charities.[16]

Awards

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In 2011, Alonestar won two Exposure Music Awards for Best Urban Song and Best Male Artist.[17]

Discography

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Albums and EPs

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  • 2010 Isophase Light
  • 2012 Warrior EP
  • 2012 Arms to the Sun EP
  • 2014 Live Hard, Love Strong EP
  • 2015 Cornerstone
  • 2017 Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica compilation (reached no 1 on the Billboard Reggae charts in February 2018[18])

Singles

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  • 2010 "Raise Em Up" featuring Ed Sheeran
  • 2012 "Flyaway"
  • 2012 "Real Life" featuring Ed Sheeran
  • 2013 "Going Home" featuring Rosie Ribbons
  • 2013 "'All Falls Down" featuring Ed Sheeran and Rosie Ribbons
  • 2013 "Full Flame" featuring Metro Man
  • 2017 "Lovelorn" featuring Rosie Ribbons and Angelo Bruschini[19]
  • 2017 "Outlaw" featuring Tim Starr and Contractor on the Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica album[20]

References

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  1. ^ "BBC Radio Leicester – Dulcie Dixon, Jethro Sheeran". BBC. 16 July 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  2. ^ "In Conversation With – Jethro Sheeran (aLonestar)". Malcolmholtsunnysideofthestreet.blogspot.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  3. ^ "M meets... Alonestar". M Magazine. 2 March 2012. Archived from the original on 8 February 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  4. ^ "South of the River by Jethro Sheeran & Laurence Holcombe". 28 September 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2023 – via Apple Music.
  5. ^ Balkus, Peter (12 August 2013). "Love and music go hand in hand – Interview with Jethro Sheeran aka Alonestar". New Music Fever. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Bang, Showbiz (17 April 2017)". Msn.com.
  7. ^ "Archive Chart: 2015-08-28". Official Charts Company. UK Albums Chart.
  8. ^ a b Meschino, Patricia (21 December 2017). "'Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica' Comp ft. Ed Sheeran, Sean Paul, Damian & Stephen Marley: Exclusive First Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  9. ^ Jackson, Kevin (18 January 2021). "Jethro Sheeran's rap on reggae". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Records, Amada". Nbc-2.com.
  11. ^ "RAISE 'EM UP". Official Charts. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Van Gogh Biopic Movie - Soundtrack Producer - IMDb". IMDb. 19 February 2024.
  13. ^ livelux (29 January 2024). "Ed Sheeran's Cousin Jethro Sheeran, to Produce Van Gogh Biopic Movie Soundtrack". The Life of Luxury. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  14. ^ livelux (6 February 2024). ""Van Gogh" Film Partners With Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience". The Life of Luxury. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  15. ^ "BT (in Danish). Retrieved 4 May 2021". Bt.dk. 4 May 2021.
  16. ^ "Raise Em Up. Retrieved 2021-05-07". Raise-em-up.com.
  17. ^ "Awards, Exposure Music". Expsuremusicawards.org.
  18. ^ Chart, Billboard. "Billboard Reggae Chart". Billboard.com.
  19. ^ David, Anthony. "Award winning rapper, songwriter and producer Alonestar returns with another anthem 'Lovelorn', featuring Rosie Ribbons and Massive Attack's Angelo Bruschini". Indiemusicmag.com.
  20. ^ Maxwell, Ryan. "ALONESTAR – OUTLAW FT CONTRACTOR AND TIM STARR". Hhkmag.com.
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