Jah Cure, or Iyah Cure (born Siccature Alcock on 11 October 1978 in Hanover, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae musician. Raised in Kingston, he was given the name Jah Cure by Capleton.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Siccature Alcock |
| Born | 11 October 1978 Hanover Parish, Jamaica |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, Lovers rock, Roots reggae |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | VP Records, Iyah Cure Music Ltd., SoBe Entertainment |
Career edit
His first big break came in March 1997 when he released the single "King in this Jungle" which was a duet with Sizzla. The single was produced by Beres Hammond who went on to become his mentor. He then released several singles that received critical and popular acclaim. Beres Hammond eventually took Cure under his tutelage and began mentoring him and producing his music in the studio. In 1998, Cure performed on a European tour and visited several Caribbean Islands with Beres Hammond and the Harmony House Family.
Cure released three albums and a number of singles from prison, some of which have topped the Jamaican chart.[2] 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. Three days later releasing from the prison, his fourth album, True Reflections...A New Beginning was released.
His first concert after he was released took place in the Netherlands at the Reggae Sundance festival in August 2007. He was the last and headlining act.[3]
He is signed to Iyah Cure Productions and VP Records.
In 2008, Jah Cure released "Hot Long Time" feat. Junior Reid. Universal Cure, Jah Cure's 5th studio album, was to be released on 25 November 2008, but was postponed to a "mid 2009" release. The Universal Cure was released in the US on 14 April 2009. The album features "Hot Long Time" (featuring Junior Reid, Flo Rida, and Mavado.), as well as "Mr. Jailer" and "Journey". The album was the first recorded album since his release from prison.
At the end of 2010, following the success of Jah Cure's single "Unconditional Love" featuring Phyllisia, SoBe Entertainment released the second single off Jah Cure's upcoming World Cry album, titled "Like I See It" featuring Rick Ross and Mavado.
On 11 December 2012, SoBe Entertainment digitally released Jah Cure's 6th studio album, World Cry. The physical release was scheduled for 29 January 2013.
His album The Cure was released in July 2015. It topped the Billboard Reggae Albums chart in its first week of release[4][5] and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2016.[6]
His album "Royal Soldier" was released in August 2019 on VP Records. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Reggae Chart. Singles off the album include "Telephone Love", "Risk It All", "Life is Real", "Marijuana" and "Pretty Face".
Legal issues edit
In November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay, Cure was pulled over by police and arrested on charges of gun possession, robbery and rape. He was prosecuted before the Gun Court.[7] In April 1999, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison.[2] Cure was transferred from the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre to the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, which had a digital recording studio the inmates could use. He was released on parole on 28 July 2007, after serving 8 years.
On 1 October 2021 Jah was arrested in Amsterdam after having stabbed a music promoter in the stomach. On 22 March 2022 he was found guilty, and sentenced to 6 years in prison.[8]
Personal life edit
Jah Cure married TV host & producer Kamila McDonald on 7 August 2011 in Sandy Bay Hanover. Their daughter was born on 20 February 2012, named Kailani Belle which means "Beautiful Chief from the heavens". The couple's divorce was finalized in August 2017.[9]
Discography edit
| Year | Album Title | Label |
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2000 |
Free Jah's Cure The Album the Truth | J&D [10] Charm Jet Star Ernie B's |
2003 |
Ghetto Life | VP[11] |
2005 |
Freedom Blues | VP [12] |
2007 |
True Reflections...A New Beginning | VP [13] |
2009 |
The Universal Cure | SoBe[14] |
2013 |
World Cry | SoBe [15] |
2015 |
The Cure | VP [16] |
2019 |
Royal Soldier | VP [17] |
2023 |
Undeniable | VP [18] |
References edit
- ^ Hawks, Harry (4 October 2019). "Jah Cure". Reggae Collector. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
Siccaturie was named Jah Cure by deejay Capleton because he looked "young and healthy".
- ^ a b "Singing the jailhouse rock Archived 3 March 2021 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 25 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012
- ^ Stelfox, Dave. "Pitchfork: The Month in Reggae/Dancehall". Archived from the original on 17 December 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ^ "July Release for The Cure Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 13 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015
- ^ Jackson, Kevin (2015) "Cure tops Billboard Reggae Album chart Archived 7 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 24 July 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015
- ^ "Grammy Awards Nominations – 58th Best Reggae Album – The Cure". Grammy Awards.
- ^ Dreisinger, Baz (30 September 2007). "His long-awaited release". Los Angeles Times. p. F-13. Retrieved 24 January 2009.
- ^ Bonitto, Brian (2022) "Behind prison walls, again", Jamaica Observer, 23 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022
- ^ Banton, Richard (2017). https://www.radiodubplate.com/2017/11/jah-cure-ex-wife-kamila-opens-up-about-divorce-its-been-difficult/
- ^ "Jah Cure – Free Jah's Cure: The Album – The Truth". AllMusic.
- ^ "Jah Cure – Ghetto Life". AllMusic.
- ^ "Jah Cure – Freedom Blues". AllMusic.
- ^ "Jah Cure – True Reflections...A New Beginning". AllMusic.
- ^ "Jah Cure – The Universal Cure". AllMusic.
- ^ "Jah Cure – World Cry". AllMusic.
- ^ "Jah Cure – The Cure". AllMusic.
- ^ "Jah Cure – Royal Soldier". AllMusic.
- ^ "Jah Cure to drop new album – 'Undeniable'". Jamaica Gleaner.