Jah Cure

biography

Jah Cure’s story is one of the most compelling in reggae because he became a star while behind bars. Over the eight years he has paid his debt to society, he’s earned international acclaim as a song writer and singer. Upon his release the real story began.

His first big break came in 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.

While in prison he had access to recording equipment, 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.

During his incarceration, Sycature ‘Jah Cure’ Alcock has become a folk hero in Jamaica. His release from prison on July 28 of 2007 after serving 8 years of his sentence catapulted his career through stage shows & media exposure. Not to mention new recordings.

True Reflections is a collection of recent hits and one new song ‘To Your Arms of Love’ already moving up the Jamaican radio charts.

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