Jethro Sheeran
Music artist and producer
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Jethro Callow Sheeran, known professionally as Alonestar, is a British musician, record producer, rapper, and fashion model from Bristol, England.[1][2][3][4] His work includes elements of hip-hop, urban, reggae, and electronic music.
- Musician
- music producer
- rapper
- fashion model
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| Also known as | Alonestar |
| Born | Jethro Callow Sheeran |
| Origin | Bristol, England |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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Early life and education
Alonestar was born and grew up in Bristol,[5] where he attended Cotham Grammar School.[citation needed] He is the cousin of English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.[6][7]
In 2000 he started a hip hop duo called LOCKDOWN with Lee Stafford, and toured the UK.[citation needed]
Career
In 2011, Alonestar signed with EMI and released the Warrior EP, which featured collaborations with Jaja Soze, Rosie Ribbons, and his first cousin, Ed Sheeran, on the track "All Falls Down."[8] Alongside this project he participated on the album Dubstep and Funky,[9] Other collaborations included "Real Life," "All Falls Down," and "Raise Em Up".[10][11]
On July 19, 2024, Azerbaijani-Russian pop star and entrepreneur EMIN collaborated with Sheeran to release two dance remixes of the song "Beautiful Tonight".[12]
His 2017 project, Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica, which featured Damian Marley, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Stephen Marley, reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Reggae chart, maintaining that position for five consecutive weeks and remaining within the top five for an additional 15 weeks.[13][14][15]
The album Sunshine and Rain (2023), produced by African producer Herbert Skillz, featured the lead single "Raise Em Up" (with Ed Sheeran).[16]
Awards
Alonestar won the Exposure Music Awards for Best Urban Song and Best Male Artist in 2019.[17]
Discography
Albums and EPs
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[20]
- 2017 "Outlaw" featuring Tim Starr and Contractor on the Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica album[21]