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

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 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, the son of billionaire Aras Agalarov, collaborated with Sheeran to release two dance remixes of the song "Beautiful Tonight".[5]

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

Chart Success and Global Impact

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  • Compilation Success: His 2017 project, Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica, which featured a roster of international stars (including 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]
  • Digital Breakthrough: 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] The track received substantial airplay on BBC Radio 1, underscoring its broad appeal.
  • Recent Developments: In March 2025, his latest single "All Starz"—featuring DaBaby, Pusha T, The Game, and Snoop Dogg—charted worldwide, reflecting his continued evolution and relevance on the global stage. [16]

Streaming Statistics

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  • Cumulative Streams: As reported by industry sources, Alonestar has independently surpassed 100 million streams worldwide through his own label initiatives.[17] When combined with cross-platform releases and multiple remix versions, cumulative streams across various digital platforms are estimated to exceed 200 million.
  • Monthly and Track-Specific Metrics: Detailed streaming analytics (as aggregated by Kworb) show that remixed versions of “Raise Em Up” regularly register between 2.5 million and 5 million streams each, while his recent hit “All Starz” has recorded over 300,000 streams according to Viberate.[18][19]Songstats has recorded between 500,00 - 1 million listeners across various platforms. [20]
  • Digital Reach: Such figures are reflective not only of his enduring appeal but also of his strategic adaptation to the streaming era—leveraging digital service providers and data-driven promotional tactics to expand his global audience.

Personal life

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Alonestar is a first cousin of Ed Sheeran.

Awards and Recognition

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Over the years, Alonestar has earned multiple accolades, including the Exposure Music Awards for Best Urban Song and Best Male Artist in 2019.[21]

Discography

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Albums and EPs

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  • 2010 Isophase Light
  • 2012 Warrior EP[22]
  • 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[23])

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[24]
  • 2017 "Outlaw" featuring Tim Starr and Contractor on the Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica album[25]

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. ^ "Jethro Sheeran Alonestar - A.M.A. Music Agency Ltd". 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  18. ^ "Alonestar - Spotify Top Songs". kworb.net. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  19. ^ "Jethro Sheeran - Songs, Events and Music Stats | Viberate.com". www.viberate.com. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  20. ^ Songstats. "Alonestar | Artist Analytics". Songstats. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  21. ^ "Awards, Exposure Music". Expsuremusicawards.org.
  22. ^ Newsdesk, The Hot Press. "Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran for The Village". Hotpress. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  23. ^ Chart, Billboard. "Billboard Reggae Chart". Billboard.com.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ Maxwell, Ryan. "ALONESTAR – OUTLAW FT CONTRACTOR AND TIM STARR". Hhkmag.com.
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