Jethro Sheeran

Music artist and producer

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Jethro Sheeran

Background information
Birth name| Jethro Callow Sheeran
Also known as| Alonestar
Origin| Bristol, England
Occupations|

* Musician
* music producer
* rapper
* fashion model

Years active| 2004–present
Labels|

* Sony Music
* AWAL
* EMI Music Publishing
* Eternal Life
* Urban Angel

Relatives| Ed Sheeran (first cousin)

Musical artist

Jethro Callow Sheeran, known professionally as Alonestar, is a British musician, record producer, rapper, and fashion model from Bristol, England.[1][2][3][4] He is recognised for his genre‐blending work—merging elements of hip-hop, urban, reggae, and electronic music—and for collaborating with high-profile artists including Chris Brown, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Macy Gray, Ed Sheeran, Royce da 5′9″, Akon, DaBaby, Freeway, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Ghostface Killah, Shatta Wale, Trippie Redd, Young Thug, Wiz Khalifa, DMX, EMIN[5] and the rapper Future, among others.

## Early life and education

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Alonestar was born and grew up in Bristol,[6] where he attended Cotham Grammar School.

## Career

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In 2011, Alonestar signed with EMI and released the Warrior EP, which featured collaborations with Jaja Soze, Rosie Ribbons, and his cousin, Ed Sheeran, on the track "All Falls Down."[7] This project, alongside his participation on the album Dubstep and Funky,[8] marked his emergence as both a creative force and a prolific collaborator in the music industry. Subsequent joint ventures with Ed Sheeran—including tracks such as "Real Life," "All Falls Down," and "Raise Em Up"—further propelled his reputation.[9] [10]

On July 19, 2024, Azerbaijani-Russian pop star and entrepreneur EMIN collaborated with Sheeran to release two dance remixes of the song "Beautiful Tonight".[5]

On March 18, 2025, the single "Rising Star," featuring artists Young Thug, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, and Future, was released.[11]

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.[12][13][14]

The album Sunshine and Rain (2023), produced by African producer Herbert Skillz, featured the lead single "Raise Em Up" (with Ed Sheeran), which debuted at No. 1 on the UK iTunes chart and amassed over two million streams within its first week.[15]

In March 2025, his single "All Starz" — featuring DaBaby, Pusha T, The Game, and Snoop Dogg — charted worldwide.[16][better source needed]

## Personal life

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Alonestar is a first cousin of Ed Sheeran.

## Awards

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Alonestar won the Exposure Music Awards for Best Urban Song and Best Male Artist in 2019.[17]

## Discography

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### Albums and EPs

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* 2010 Isophase Light
* 2012 Warrior EP[18]
* 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[19])

### 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[20]
* 2017 "Outlaw" featuring Tim Starr and Contractor on the Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica album[21]

## References

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1. ^ AWAL (4 October 2017). "My Journey: Alonestar". AWAL. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
2. ^ "BBC Radio Leicester – Dulcie Dixon, Jethro Sheeran". BBC. 16 July 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
3. ^ "In Conversation With – Jethro Sheeran (aLonestar)". Malcolmholtsunnysideofthestreet.blogspot.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
4. ^ Awbi, Anita (2 March 2012). "M Meets Alonestar".
5. ^ a b Amenuvor, Justine (22 July 2024). "EMIN And Jethro Sheeran Collaborate On 'Beautiful Tonight' Remixes". CONVERSATIONS ABOUT HER. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
6. ^ "Martin Evans - Martin with Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran - BBC Sounds". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
7. ^ "M meets... Alonestar". M Magazine. 2 March 2012. Archived from the original on 8 February 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
8. ^ "South of the River by Jethro Sheeran & Laurence Holcombe". 28 September 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2023 – via Apple Music.
9. ^ 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.
10. ^ "Bang, Showbiz (17 April 2017)". Msn.com.
11. ^ "RISING STAR by Alonestar". Songlink/Odesli. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
12. ^ 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.
13. ^ Jackson, Kevin (18 January 2021). "Jethro Sheeran's rap on reggae". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
14. ^ "Records, Amada". Nbc-2.com.
15. ^ "RAISE 'EM UP". Official Charts. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
16. ^ ALL STARZ, 21 February 2025, retrieved 19 March 2025
17. ^ "Awards, Exposure Music". Expsuremusicawards.org.
18. ^ Newsdesk, The Hot Press. "Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran for The Village". Hotpress. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
19. ^ Chart, Billboard. "Billboard Reggae Chart". Billboard.com.
20. ^ 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.
21. ^ Maxwell, Ryan. "ALONESTAR – OUTLAW FT CONTRACTOR AND TIM STARR". Hhkmag.com.

## External links

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* "Video: Yellow Man, Jethro Sheeran, Danny Brownie - OnStage TV 11/7/2020". Reggaeville.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
* "Interview with rapper, writer & music producer Jethro Sheeran". Celebmix.com. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
* "My Journey: Alonestar". Awal.com. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
* "Jethro Sheehan on The Martin Evans show". BBC. Retrieved 7 May 2021.

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