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A-Star - Hard-hitting Christian Grime Artist

S.B. Cole Episode 17

A-Star real name Alidor Gasper is a successful Christian Grime artist, his first EP Revolutionary debuted at No.4 in both the Christian and Gospel Chart and the iTunes Hip Hop and Rap Chart. 2020 saw the release of his hard-hitting new album Born and Raised which delivers real talk on topics that range from: surrendering his life to God; to struggling with lust and pornography; to living with Sickle Cell Anaemia, an excruciatingly painful genetic disease A-Star has grappled with his entire life… 


0:00 The Beginning – A-Star tells us about being born and raised in Leytonstone (East London), being raised in a single parent family and the best thing he received from his father.

8:55 How Did You Get That Job – A-Star tells us about: how he became successful in the music industry; the kind of content that leads to success; and gives us advice about the business side of the industry.

18:50 The Battlefield of the Mind – A-Star tells us about: battling with the extreme pain of Sickle Cell Anaemia, whilst wanting to live a normal life; how grappling with Sickle Cell has changed his mindset; and the importance of knowing your genotype

27:27 The Mountain Top – A-Star tells us about his proudest moments, learning to truly enjoy those moments and the importance of celebrating others.

33:55 The Things I Wish I’d Known – A-Star tells us the advice he would give a young man starting out in the music industry today. 
 

Hashtags

Searching for Father Figures

Emptiness

Build Up a Team

Sickle Cell Anaemia

Resilience

Living Purpose

Be Your Authentic Self


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