Alonestar is the first cousin of Ed Sheeran, as their fathers are brothers. Alonestar has written and produced songs with his cousin.
Education
Alonestar attended Cotham Grammar School in Bristol, a historic institution known for its excellence in education and its role in nurturing creative and talented individuals.
Career
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, Alonestar, alongside his label partner Sean Contractor Edward, released the Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica compilation album. The album featured renowned artists such as Damian Marley, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Stephen Marley, Sizzla, and others.[8][9] It reached number 1 on the US Billboard chart in February 2018, holding the top spot for five weeks and remaining in the top five for an additional 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. As an artist, he has surpassed 300,000,000 streams across various platforms, showcasing his global appeal and success in the music industry.
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.
On July 19, 2024, Azerbaijani-Russian pop star and entrepreneur EMIN, the son of billionaire Aras Agalarov, collaborated with Jethro “Alonestar” Sheeran to release two summer dance tracks titled “Beautiful Tonight”.[12][13] Known for his chart-topping hits and dynamic performances, EMIN brings his signature style to this collaboration, blending vibrant summer beats with global appeal.
The tracks include a “Dream Afro-Beat” remix and a “Dance” remix version. Both versions were performed live during the DREAM FEST International Music Festival in Baku on the release date, marking a highlight of the event. The festival featured headline performances by EMIN, 12-time Grammy Award winner David Foster, and Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls, adding star power to the occasion.
Personal life
Alonestar has a daughter, Skyla Rain Sheeran, with his ex-wife from Trinidad.[14]
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.[15]
Awards
In 2011, Alonestar won two Exposure Music Awards for Best Urban Song and Best Male Artist.[16]
