Jah Cure
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| Birth name | Siccature Alcock |
| Born | October 11, 1978 Hanover, Jamaica |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genre(s) | Reggae |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Label(s) | SoBe Entertainment, Danger Zone Music Group |
| Website | Jah cure |
Jah Cure, or Iyah Cure (born Siccature Alcock, 11 October 1978, Hanover, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae musician, who was raised in Kingston. He was given the name Jah Cure by Capleton whom he met while growing up in Kingston.
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[edit] Career
His first big break came in March of 1997 when he released the single "King of the Jungle" which was a duet with Sizzla. The single was produced by Beres Hammond who went on to become his mentor. He then released a steady stream of singles that won him critical and popular acclaim.
In November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay, Cure was pulled over by the police and arrested on charges of gun possession, rape and robbery. He was prosecuted in April 1999, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Since the arrest, Cure has firmly maintained his innocence.[1]
While in prison he had access to recording equipment, cannabis and released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have topped the Jamaican chart. His first album Free Jah's Cure The Album the Truth was released in 2000, it was followed by Ghetto Life in 2003 and Freedom Blues in 2005. More recently Cure has released the songs "Love Is", "Longing For" and "True Reflections", showing his unique voice and lyrical ability.
He was released from jail on parole on 28 July 2007, after serving 8 years of the sentence. His relationship to the prison warden through his and his fathers masonic connection also helped to allow a quicker release. Three days later, his fourth album, True Reflections...A New Beginning was released.
His first concert after he was released took place at the Reggae Sundance in August 2007. He was the last and headlining act.[2]
He is now signed to SoBe Entertainment/Danger Zone Music Group.
In 2008, Jah Cure released "Hot Long Time" feat. Junior Reid.
In May of 2008 Jah Cure announced that he will be permanently relocating to the capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam. Here he will be recording new material for his fifth release.
[edit] Discography
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Free Jah's Cure The Album the Truth |
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Ghetto Life |
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Freedom Blues |
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True Reflections...A New Beginning |
[edit] References
- ^ Smith, Julian. Jahworks.org Jah Cure Interview.
- ^ Stelfox, Dave. Pitchfork: The Month In Reggae/Dancehall. Retrieved on 2007-22-08.
