Jethro Sheeran
Jethro Callow Sheeran, who goes by the professional name Alonestar, is a British musician, music producer, rapper, and fashion model from Bristol, United Kingdom.[1][2] He is a number one Billboard and multi-award-winning artist who has collaborated with several famous musicians, including 2 Pac, Chris Brown,Lil Wayne, Macy Gray, Royce Da 5'9", Akon, DaBaby, Freeway, Snoop Dogg, Michael Jackson, Rick Ross, Ghostface Killer from Wu-Tang, Shatta Wale, Trippie Redd Young Thug, Wiz Khalifa and the rapper Future among others.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jethro Callow Sheeran |
Also known as | Alonestar |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Sony Music, AWAL, EMI Music Publishing, Eternal Life Records, Urban Angel Records |
Website | alonestarsheeran |
Alonestar is the first cousin of Ed Sheeran, as their fathers are brothers. Alonestar has written and produced songs with his cousin Ed Sheeran.
Career
Alonestar began his career as a model at the prestigious Storm agency, Nevs, and MOT models. He has appeared in several worldwide commercials for brands such as Prada, Coca-Cola, and Calvin Klein. Moreover, he has featured in many music pop promo videos, TV series, and films as an Actor, supporting actor.
In 2011, Alonestar signed with EMI and released Warrior, an EP featuring Jaja Soze, Rosie Ribbons, and 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 in 2013.[5] It was revealed in 2017 that Ed Sheeran secretly appeared in the video for Jethro's single Skyla Rain in 2010.[6]
In addition to his successful career as a solo artist, Alonestar has collaborated with some of the very best, including Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, and 2pac, performed gigs with Amy Winehouse at the Elephant Head Pub in Camden London. Furthermore, Jethro executive produced all the tracks on the Bars and Melody album 143,[7][8] which hit the number 4 position in the official UK chart.
In December 2017 he featured on the Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica compilation album alongside artists such as Damian marley, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Lee Scratch Perry, Tim Starr, Contractor and Stephen Marley, Sizzla, Cronixx and many more.[9][10] The album reached no. 1 on the Billboard Charts USA in February 2018, held the spot for five weeks and didn't drop below the number five spot for a further 15 weeks.[11][12]
He has also performed in front of crowds of up to 90,000 people, including a stadium gig in Moscow, Russia.
Alonestar's album , released in 2020 "Sunshine and Rain", produced by African producer “Herbert Skillz” released its lead single “Raise em up” which hit the number one position in the UK iTunes chart and number six all genres also hitting the UK official top 40 charts amassing two million streams in one week, played on Bbc Radio1, 1xtra and BBC Radio London.
Alonestar has surpassed over 100,000,000 streams worldwide independently with his own record label Urban angel records.
Alonestar runs his own 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 Jethro "Alonestar" Sheeran, released in April 2023. The track features the late rapper 2PAC and was produced by Alonestar himself. The single showcases Alonestar's production skills and his ability to collaborate with artists from different genres. With this release, Alonestar continues to establish himself as a prominent figure in the music industry.
His hit song "In My Arms" featuring Wayne Wonder cemented his second Billboard plaque, reaching number 12.
With an upcoming album, "Love and Pain," featuring Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, and Future, set to release in the summer of 2023. He has been offered a deal with RBC Records and is considering a move to LA for a year, as well as a 6 part series Network TV acting role for “The Lot” based in St Louis, USA.
In 2023, Alonestar is set to lead the Micannes Music Conference Festival in Cannes, France, which will take place on June 7, 2023.
Personal life
Jethro has a daughter Skyla Rain Sheeran[13] with his ex wife from Trinidad. They lived together in London and Trinidad.
Jethro lives with his daughter Skyla Rain Sheeran in between Denmark, London and Bristol, Jethro hometown where he resides with his mother Tilly Mary Sheeran.
In addition to his music career, Jethro 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.[14]
Awards
In 2011, Alonestar won two Exposure Music Awards for Best Urban Song and Best Male Artist.[15]
Discography
Albums
- 2010 Isophase Light
- 2012 Warrior EP
- 2012 Arms to the Sun EP
- 2014 Live Hard, Love Strong EP
- 2015 Cornerstone (charted no 3 iTunes)
- 2017 Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica compilation (reached no 1 on the Billboard Reggae charts in February 2018 [16])
Singles
- 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[17]
- 2017 Outlaw featuring Tim Starr and Contractor on the Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica Album which charted 7 on iTunes and 1 on Amazon Music[18]
References
- "BBC Radio Leicester - Dulcie Dixon, Jethro Sheeran". BBC. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- "In Conversation With - Jethro Sheeran (aLonestar)". Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- "Meets M". www.m-magazine.co.uk. PRS for Music.
- South of the River by Jethro Sheeran & Laurence Holcombe, 2011-09-28, retrieved 2023-05-03
- Balkus, Peter (2013-08-12). "Love and music go hand in hand – Interview with Jethro Sheeran aka Alonestar". New Music Fever. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- "Bang, Showbiz (17 April 2017)". www.msn.com.
- "BARS & MELODY | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- Bars & Melody - Hopeful (in French), retrieved 2023-05-03
- Meschino, Patricia (2017-12-21). "'Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica' Comp ft. Ed Sheeran, Sean Paul, Damian & Stephen Marley: Exclusive First Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- writer, KEVIN JACKSON Observer (2021-01-18). "Jethro Sheeran's rap on reggae". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- "Records, Amada". www.nbc-2.com.
- Meschino, Patricia (2017-12-21). "'Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica' Comp ft. Ed Sheeran, Sean Paul, Damian & Stephen Marley: Exclusive First Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- "BT (in Danish). Retrieved 4 May 2021".
- "Raise Em Up. Retrieved 2021-05-07".
- "Awards, Exposure Music". www.expsuremusicawards.org.
- Chart, Billboard. "Billboard Reggae Chart". www.billboard.com.
- David, Anthony. "Award winning rapper, songwriter and producer Alonestar returns with another anthem 'Lovelorn', featuring Rosie Ribbons and Massive Attack's Angelo Bruschini". www.indiemusicmag.com.
- Maxwell, Ryan. "ALONESTAR – OUTLAW FT CONTRACTOR AND TIM STARR".
External links
- "Video: Yellow Man, Jethro Sheeran, Danny Brownie - OnStage TV 11/7/2020". www.reggaeville.com. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- "Interview with rapper, writer & music producer Jethro Sheeran". CelebMix. 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- "My Journey: Alonestar". www.awal.com. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- "Jethro Sheehan on The Martin Evans show". BBC. Retrieved 2021-05-07.