Jah Cure

Born Siccature Alcock on October 11, 1978, in Hanover Parish, Jamaica, Jah Cure was raised in Kingston. Early in his career, he was given the stage name Jah Cure by fellow reggae artist Capleton. His musical journey began to gain significant momentum in March 1997 with the release of “King in This Jungle,” a duet with Sizzla. This collaboration, produced by Beres Hammond, marked a turning point, with Hammond subsequently becoming Cure’s mentor and guiding his early studio work. In 1998, he toured Europe and various Caribbean islands with Hammond and the Harmony House family, broadening his performance experience.

Despite personal challenges that led to a period of incarceration starting in November 1998, Jah Cure continued his artistic output. He released three albums from prison: “Free Jah’s Cure The Album the Truth” in 2000, “Ghetto Life” in 2003, and “Freedom Blues” in 2005. Upon his parole release on July 28, 2007, he released his fourth album, “True Reflections…A New Beginning,” just three days later. His first concert after his release was a headlining performance at the Reggae Sundance festival in the Netherlands in August 2007, signifying his return to active touring.

Jah Cure has consistently released new music and collaborated with other artists throughout his career. His 2009 album, “The Universal Cure,” featured artists such as Junior Reid and Flo Rida. He followed this with “World Cry” in 2012. “The Cure,” released in July 2015, topped the Billboard Reggae Albums chart and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Reggae Album in 2016. His 2019 album, “Royal Soldier,” also debuted at number one on the Billboard Reggae Chart, featuring singles like “Telephone Love” and “Marijuana.” His most recent album, “Undeniable,” was released in 2023.