Jah Cure (real name Siccature Alcock) is a Jamaican reggae musician. He was… Read Full Bio ↴Jah Cure (real name Siccature Alcock) is a Jamaican reggae musician. He was born on October 11th, 1978 in Hanover, Jamaica and raised in Kingston. He was given the name Jah Cure by Capleton whom he met while growing up in Kingston. 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, Jah 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, Jah Cure has firmly maintained his innocence. Jah Cure is not scheduled to be released from jail until 2007 at the earliest.
While in prison he has had access to recording equipment and has released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have topped the Jamaican charts. His first album Free Jah’s Cure was released in 2000, it was followed by Ghetto Life in 2003 and Freedom Blues in 2005. More recently Jah Cure has released the songs 'Love is', 'Longing For' and 'True Reflections', showing his unique voice and lyrical ability.
BY TYRONE S REID Observer staff reporter reidt@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, July 29, 2007
From Jamaica Observer -- BY TYRONE S REID Observer staff reporter reidt@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, July 29, 2007:
After eight years "behind the prison walls" of the Tower Street Adult Correctional facility in Kingston, the day that he was "longing for" - his release - came yesterday, but not with the fanfare and flourish that many Jamaicans had highly anticipated.
During his time behind bars, reggae singer Jah Cure created headlines that won him legions of fans, many who started petitions advocating his release. But yesterday, the reggae artiste, born Siccature Alcock, who was scheduled to be released at 8:00 am, walked out of the maximum security prison minutes after 5:00 am, according to guards.
But even though Jah Cure's early morning release stumped his fans, as well as journalists, scores of chalice-carrying Rastafarians were at the prison gate to greet their 'brother', a senior warder told the Sunday Observer.
"Mi seh, some chalice bun out yah this morning. Ah nuff Rasta come out in di early morning. The one dem who hear bout the early release," the warder said. "Him walk out like Nelson Mandela and him greet some of the man them before the warden escort him away."
The senior warder, who spoke to some of the people who had gathered for the 8:00 am release, said the decision was made to prevent any commotion outside the prison gates.
"I am sorry to know that people came to see him and didn't get the chance. We had to try and avoid the crowd," the warder, dressed in a bright blue uniform, told the crowd, after declining to give his name.
Yesterday, the Sunday Observer received positive comments about Alcock's character while he was an inmate on the A-North block.
"He was a well-behaved inmate. We never have no problem with him," one worker at the prison said.
Another said: "Yes man, him just love him music. Him did alright."
One female warden agreed with her co-workers, before advising us to direct any further questions to "the head office".
In the meantime, several fans who refused to believe that their "artiste" had already left the compound set up camp outside and openly expressed their opinions about his imprisonment and subsequent release.
One female vendor outside the prison, who gave her name only as Miss Yvonne, told the Sunday Observer that Alcock received many visitors each month, the majority being females.
"Him get visitors from all over the world. The other day a white girl come here from France but him didn't take the visit," Miss Yvonne said. "Him go to prison go make him name. I hope that him learn him lesson and move on with him life," she said, adding that she heard that Jah Cure made a stop at Rockfort to "wash off" after leaving the prison.
Her other interesting comments, which had everyone cracking up, included: "Mi hear seh Jah Cure pay all warden rent when him did ovah deh."
One man who said he drove from St Thomas to witness the singer's release said he was very disappointed but wished Jah Cure all the best.
"Even though him have the whole world claim that them love him, him have to be careful," he said.
Another man, a broom vendor from Clarendon, said he wanted to get a glimpse of the man whose songs he can't get enough of.
Trisha, a female fan and a feelance photographer, said people should not judge Alcock as he was capable of making mistakes and changing like other humans.
"I believe that to each his own. If it wasn't time for him to be released, he wouldn't have been released. I just hope that he has learnt from the experience," she said.
Her friend, Kelly, added: "I think he deserved to be released. I just want to get to see him in person now. I hope he wil change too."
Alcock, who was born in Hanover in 1978, was reportedly given the name Jah Cure by Capleton whom he met while growing up in Kingston.
According to police reports, in November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay Alcock was pulled over by the police and arrested on charges of gun possession, rape and robbery. He was taken before the courts in April 1999, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Since the arrest, Jah Cure has firmly maintained his innocence. The story surrounding his case dominated media headlines and barber shop conversations for months, leading to several "Free Jah Cure" campaigns.
While in prison, the singer had access to recording equipment and has released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have done well on local reggae charts. His debut album, Free Jah's Cure was released in 2000, and was followed by Ghetto Life (2003) and Freedom Blues (2005). His popular singles include True Reflections, Love is and Longing For. -- Jamaica Observer
Jah Cure performed for the first time in Holland from http://www.radioreggaetrade.com:
Jah Cure's first performance since his release from prison on July 28 has left a lasting impression on his European fans. On Sunday August 12 at the Reggae Sundance Festival in Eindhoven, Holland, Jah Cure performed in front of 20,000 persons who were longing for this day. Below are reports from journalists who were able to capture this historic moment.
"The field felt it. Jah Cure's performance at Reggae Sundance in Holland would become a historical moment. While the world was waiting for his release, Jah Cure has given hope to many with his music. With this in mind all his songs felt much more powerful. Longing For, What Will It Take, Jamaica and Prison Walls; he did them in his distinguished way of singing. Almost complaining as if he carries a heavy weight on his back. He reaches the high notes, even if he has to press them out of his toes. That's the way the crowd likes to hear him! He stood on stage dressed all in white with his sympathetic and relaxed attitude. Compared to other artists he's different in his stage performance. He shows a lot of tranquility. I think Holland was blessed with Jah Cure on the 12 th of August 2007." - Melvin Toemin, FunX FM, Rotterdam.
"The show was amazing. The best show I have ever been to. Jah Cure gave a strong performance... Amazing!" - Julian, www.Reggaephotos.de , Germany.
"Jah Cure's debut performance since his much publicised release from prison promised much, and for once the hype around an artistes performance delivered on all fronts. He seemed completely at home on stage and was greeted by a rapturous reception from the European crowd. His rapport with the audience was instantly noticeable, and with the majestic Dean Frazer leading the Iyah Cure Band it was hard to believe that this was not an outfit that had toured around Europe and the world for some time. And this was actually their first public outing! Cure's vocal performance was on point throughout, and his fans around the world have a treat in store when he visits their region." - Ray Paul, BBC 1Xtra, United Kingdom.
"The audience sang along line by line. The atmosphere was electrifying. In the run-up to the Reggae Sundance festival it was evident that most of the over 20,000 visitors travelled there because of Jah Cure. It was history in the making! Jamaica had Bob Marley, Jamaica had Garnett Silk and now Jamaica has Jah Cure, who is on the best way to becoming a superstar. That was the consensus after his outstanding, professional, winning performance, which was the crowning glory of the festival and which put tears in so many eyes because of the beauty of his voice and the circumstances surrounding his very first performance after over eight years in prison." - Ellen Kohlings, Riddim, Germany
Jamaican fans and journalists will have the opportunity to make their own judgments at Cure's next performance at Curefest, the 3-day event focusing on the work and music of Jah Cure to be held on October 12-14, 2007 in Oracabessa Bay, St. Mary, Jamaica.
check: freejahcure.net
In November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay, Jah 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, Jah Cure has firmly maintained his innocence. Jah Cure is not scheduled to be released from jail until 2007 at the earliest.
While in prison he has had access to recording equipment and has released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have topped the Jamaican charts. His first album Free Jah’s Cure was released in 2000, it was followed by Ghetto Life in 2003 and Freedom Blues in 2005. More recently Jah Cure has released the songs 'Love is', 'Longing For' and 'True Reflections', showing his unique voice and lyrical ability.
BY TYRONE S REID Observer staff reporter reidt@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, July 29, 2007
From Jamaica Observer -- BY TYRONE S REID Observer staff reporter reidt@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, July 29, 2007:
After eight years "behind the prison walls" of the Tower Street Adult Correctional facility in Kingston, the day that he was "longing for" - his release - came yesterday, but not with the fanfare and flourish that many Jamaicans had highly anticipated.
During his time behind bars, reggae singer Jah Cure created headlines that won him legions of fans, many who started petitions advocating his release. But yesterday, the reggae artiste, born Siccature Alcock, who was scheduled to be released at 8:00 am, walked out of the maximum security prison minutes after 5:00 am, according to guards.
But even though Jah Cure's early morning release stumped his fans, as well as journalists, scores of chalice-carrying Rastafarians were at the prison gate to greet their 'brother', a senior warder told the Sunday Observer.
"Mi seh, some chalice bun out yah this morning. Ah nuff Rasta come out in di early morning. The one dem who hear bout the early release," the warder said. "Him walk out like Nelson Mandela and him greet some of the man them before the warden escort him away."
The senior warder, who spoke to some of the people who had gathered for the 8:00 am release, said the decision was made to prevent any commotion outside the prison gates.
"I am sorry to know that people came to see him and didn't get the chance. We had to try and avoid the crowd," the warder, dressed in a bright blue uniform, told the crowd, after declining to give his name.
Yesterday, the Sunday Observer received positive comments about Alcock's character while he was an inmate on the A-North block.
"He was a well-behaved inmate. We never have no problem with him," one worker at the prison said.
Another said: "Yes man, him just love him music. Him did alright."
One female warden agreed with her co-workers, before advising us to direct any further questions to "the head office".
In the meantime, several fans who refused to believe that their "artiste" had already left the compound set up camp outside and openly expressed their opinions about his imprisonment and subsequent release.
One female vendor outside the prison, who gave her name only as Miss Yvonne, told the Sunday Observer that Alcock received many visitors each month, the majority being females.
"Him get visitors from all over the world. The other day a white girl come here from France but him didn't take the visit," Miss Yvonne said. "Him go to prison go make him name. I hope that him learn him lesson and move on with him life," she said, adding that she heard that Jah Cure made a stop at Rockfort to "wash off" after leaving the prison.
Her other interesting comments, which had everyone cracking up, included: "Mi hear seh Jah Cure pay all warden rent when him did ovah deh."
One man who said he drove from St Thomas to witness the singer's release said he was very disappointed but wished Jah Cure all the best.
"Even though him have the whole world claim that them love him, him have to be careful," he said.
Another man, a broom vendor from Clarendon, said he wanted to get a glimpse of the man whose songs he can't get enough of.
Trisha, a female fan and a feelance photographer, said people should not judge Alcock as he was capable of making mistakes and changing like other humans.
"I believe that to each his own. If it wasn't time for him to be released, he wouldn't have been released. I just hope that he has learnt from the experience," she said.
Her friend, Kelly, added: "I think he deserved to be released. I just want to get to see him in person now. I hope he wil change too."
Alcock, who was born in Hanover in 1978, was reportedly given the name Jah Cure by Capleton whom he met while growing up in Kingston.
According to police reports, in November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay Alcock was pulled over by the police and arrested on charges of gun possession, rape and robbery. He was taken before the courts in April 1999, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Since the arrest, Jah Cure has firmly maintained his innocence. The story surrounding his case dominated media headlines and barber shop conversations for months, leading to several "Free Jah Cure" campaigns.
While in prison, the singer had access to recording equipment and has released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have done well on local reggae charts. His debut album, Free Jah's Cure was released in 2000, and was followed by Ghetto Life (2003) and Freedom Blues (2005). His popular singles include True Reflections, Love is and Longing For. -- Jamaica Observer
Jah Cure performed for the first time in Holland from http://www.radioreggaetrade.com:
Jah Cure's first performance since his release from prison on July 28 has left a lasting impression on his European fans. On Sunday August 12 at the Reggae Sundance Festival in Eindhoven, Holland, Jah Cure performed in front of 20,000 persons who were longing for this day. Below are reports from journalists who were able to capture this historic moment.
"The field felt it. Jah Cure's performance at Reggae Sundance in Holland would become a historical moment. While the world was waiting for his release, Jah Cure has given hope to many with his music. With this in mind all his songs felt much more powerful. Longing For, What Will It Take, Jamaica and Prison Walls; he did them in his distinguished way of singing. Almost complaining as if he carries a heavy weight on his back. He reaches the high notes, even if he has to press them out of his toes. That's the way the crowd likes to hear him! He stood on stage dressed all in white with his sympathetic and relaxed attitude. Compared to other artists he's different in his stage performance. He shows a lot of tranquility. I think Holland was blessed with Jah Cure on the 12 th of August 2007." - Melvin Toemin, FunX FM, Rotterdam.
"The show was amazing. The best show I have ever been to. Jah Cure gave a strong performance... Amazing!" - Julian, www.Reggaephotos.de , Germany.
"Jah Cure's debut performance since his much publicised release from prison promised much, and for once the hype around an artistes performance delivered on all fronts. He seemed completely at home on stage and was greeted by a rapturous reception from the European crowd. His rapport with the audience was instantly noticeable, and with the majestic Dean Frazer leading the Iyah Cure Band it was hard to believe that this was not an outfit that had toured around Europe and the world for some time. And this was actually their first public outing! Cure's vocal performance was on point throughout, and his fans around the world have a treat in store when he visits their region." - Ray Paul, BBC 1Xtra, United Kingdom.
"The audience sang along line by line. The atmosphere was electrifying. In the run-up to the Reggae Sundance festival it was evident that most of the over 20,000 visitors travelled there because of Jah Cure. It was history in the making! Jamaica had Bob Marley, Jamaica had Garnett Silk and now Jamaica has Jah Cure, who is on the best way to becoming a superstar. That was the consensus after his outstanding, professional, winning performance, which was the crowning glory of the festival and which put tears in so many eyes because of the beauty of his voice and the circumstances surrounding his very first performance after over eight years in prison." - Ellen Kohlings, Riddim, Germany
Jamaican fans and journalists will have the opportunity to make their own judgments at Cure's next performance at Curefest, the 3-day event focusing on the work and music of Jah Cure to be held on October 12-14, 2007 in Oracabessa Bay, St. Mary, Jamaica.
check: freejahcure.net
This One Is for You Mama
Jah Cure Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jah Cure:
2012 For the nation yeah. Ohh. ohh. Yeah. Yeah. Hey Don Corleone…
All by Myself [Chorus] Every body got the answer Yet the question still re…
All of Me What would I do without your smart mouth Drawing me in,…
Arms Of Love Baby, I understand da reason why you're leavin' But dat does…
Before I Leave Cure again Wanna give you some more again (yeah) Cure again …
Better Way I'm searching for a better way I'm searching for a brighter…
Call On Me Hey oh Oh yeah Oh yeah, yeah I Love you, I love you,…
Can't Wait I can't wait For you to see how much I changed No…
Chant SELASSIE I JAH RASTAFAR I A spectacular and jah cure ETHIOPI…
Corruption Whoa whoa yeah Boom shaka lak, I say boom shaka lak,…
Dem Nuh Build Great Man [Intro:] If you had the power to change just one thing…
Dem Nuh Build Great Man (feat. Fantan Mojah) If you had the power to change just one thing…
Dung In Deh You want my love and you can't deny You know it's…
Every Song I Sing In every song I sing, I just got to hail…
Free Up to di time You know it's Jah Cure and Vybz…
Freedom The time is here Oooooh The cure is here (VERSE 1) I never …
Freedom Blues Radio - Protest I've tried a life time to find you Give me a…
From My Heart I gotta be honest Yeah yeaaay Cure again whoaaaa [Chorus] I…
From the Heart I gotta be honest Yeah yeaaay Cure again whoaaaa Its coming…
Give It To Dem Yea man Mi nuh know nuttin else but music Yuh nuh Dat a…
Give Me A Call Hey oh Oh yeah Oh yeah, yeah I Love you, I love you,…
Good Morning Jah Jah Good Morning Jah Jah Give Thanks for the wonderful Sunshine …
Green Grass Ready now Mi ready now Mi ready now Too much white snow Giv…
Guide Us Jah ruah jah – jah guide melodiando discurso jah jah jah jah q…
Hi Hi Yeeah yooow! Yeeah yooow No no no no yeah No no no no…
Hot Long Time Hotta dan ten fire side Jah Cure and Junior Reid the…
Hot Long Time (feat. Flo-Rida, Mavado and Jr. Reid) Hotta dan ten fire side, Jah Cure and Junior Reid The…
How Can I Forget Jah Cure lyrics How Can I Forget How can I forget Youre…
I Know Jah Jah Bless Me Chorus: I know Jah-Jah bless me, no wicked heart can test me…
I Surrender Uh, Uh, I'm a good man I do the best things…
In Your Arms Of Love Baby, I understand da reason why you're leavin' But dat does…
Jah Bless Me Chorus: I know Jah-Jah bless me, no wicked heart can test me…
Jah Rule the Universe "All Of Me" What would I do without your smart mouth? Drawi…
Jamaica Looking for a place to have a perfect vacation, Or even…
Journey Yuh ready? Woah yeah It nuh connect A could a wah mek Hey Li…
Keep On Jah will protect the people you know From all poverty and…
Life We Live Every time you take one step Something pulls you back But yo…
Like I See It Jah cure: Jamaica, stand up! Rick Ross: Yeah! To all rude…
Longing For Intro: Yea yuh know Only you Only you Only you…
Love Is (Chorus): Love is much more to life than just words Love is…
Love You [Chorus:][x2] Woman I love you, I need you and I can't do…
Made In California Short, short, time give in??? yeah, yeah, yeah I strayed off…
Magic I cherish every moment that you are around Every second is…
Marijuana One puff one draw Frees the mind Mmmm mmm Feeling irie Take…
Me Dem A Call Hey oh Oh yeah Oh yeah, yeah I Love you, I love you,…
Me Miss Meh miss how yuh wan meh Meh miss how yuh kill…
Miles Away Only for you, for you, ohhh, now that I love…
Mother Earth Whoa na na Treat he like a mother (oh yeah) Treat her…
Mr. Jailer Mr jaailer mhhhhhhmmmmmh Mr jailer oooohoho I'm in chains y…
My Life Hmm hmm Yeah yeah ah No no no, no no No no no No…
My Love Baby only for you Lady only for you What would it take…
Never Find Cure again Come to give you more again Yeaah heey You'l…
Never Say Never Uhhhh yeahhhh yeahh ahhhhh (yeah) Cure again Come to giv…
No Friend of Mine I don't want them around me Cause they ain't no friend…
Nothing Nothing Nothingyeahyeahh I can do Cure again.cure againye…
Nothing Is Impossible Cureee Again! Put your lighters up again To the people, an…
On You "Only You" You help me to make up my mind, Like an…
Pressure We Hard (Chorus) Dem a pressure wi hard, hard Nothing naw gwaan poor…
Prison Walls Behind these prison walls Doing my paces Doing my time I …
Queen of My Heart I gotta be honest Yeah yeaaay Cure again whoaaaa [Chorus] I…
Rasta Eh Come again brother Come again brother I love how ya did i…
Reflections Behind these prison walls Doing my paces, doing my time I …
Respect Mi nah have no time for skylarking, always keep on working…
Run Come Love Me Yow yea man, and a jah cure and jah mason…
Same Way Woah, yeah, no Girl away you there from when Wonder where y…
Save My Soul From All Of My Pain And All Of My Grief Wash Me…
Save Your Love Baby, I understand da reason why you're leavin' But dat does…
Searching Looking for love Now, woah, yeah Looking for love I've been…
Set Me Free This feeling won't go away Girl Everyday You Liberate Me I C…
Share the Love There's a light that cannot shine Until you come into my…
Share The Love Feat. Gentleman Yeah rastafari bless the nation Rasta Cure say so Weh di man…
Show Love I did something for you girl I did give you my…
So Free Up to di time You know it's Jah Cure and Vybz…
Songs Of Freedom The time is here Oooooh The cure is here (VERSE 1) I never k…
Soon Come King Selassie I you`re my Everything, - so everything is…
Sticky Oh yeah, Jah, Jah, we pray Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep,…
Stronger I've tried a life time to find you Give me a…
Struggles How can I forget The struggles that we being through How can…
Sunny Day Sunny days I pray Jah jah leads the way Cause zion await Su…
Sunshine Зима ушла, с нею ушли холода Ты как весна в моих…
Telephone Love Crucial we're crucial Yeah, Baby this one is for you Good…
That Girl When I find that girl I'll lock her down I swear that…
The Love Of My Life Hmm hmm Yeah yeah ah No no no, no no No no no No…
To Your Arms Of Love Baby, I understand da reason why you're leavin' But dat does…
To Your Arms Of Love (Acoustic) Baby i understan da reason why your leavin But dat doesnt…
To Your Arms With Love Baby I Understan Da Reason Why Your Leavin But Dat Doesnt…
True Reflection Behind these prison walls Doing my paces, doing my time I am…
Two Way Street Intro: Hmmmm For you for you for you Chorus: I found love o…
U Believe In Me I can't wait For you to see how much I changed No…
Unconditional Love El amor es puro El amor entiende lo que nadie puede…
Vibes Man A Build [Intro:] If you had the power to change just one thing…
Wake Up [Chorus:] Jah children wake up And stop walk in your sleep L…
What Will It Take Eah!!, da da da da dine... jah who I and…
What Would It Take Baby only for you Lady only for you What would it…
Who's Gonna Fight Ah woo woo wooooah yeah yeah oh yeah yeah yeah…
World Cry [Verse 1 - MCMA] Living in your shadow But yet the sun…
World Is In Trouble World is in trouble In every ghetto there's a struggle That'…
You Deserve the Best Com/l. Php? U=http%3A%2F%2Fzimbabwecelebrities. Com%2F%3Fp%3…
Your Love Baby, I understand da reason why you're leavin' But dat does…
Zion Await Mount Zion is my home Yeah Zion I await Us all I'm an Ei…
Zion Train I can hear the sound of Zion Train is coming Have…
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Brian Freeman
I saw my Mom cried once in my life when I was a little boy and that was when my dad left us. It made me appreciate all the struggles she have gone through to give us what we need and sometimes what we want. love you mom
ItsJordanaaa
Loveeee it.. more singers should send out songs to their mama because without them you wouldn't be here.. once again, jah cure always does it right
bruno
I too lost my Mom a year ago, and this song reflects what we , her children said to her for the 89 years she served us without fail. Thank you Jah Cure, and to all the Mothers and those Fathers who are performing the role of a Mother, Happy Mother's Day and remember to keep loving those beautiful gifts from God unconditionally. ...Blessings
Lula Quiala
I love this song and because it has a meaning that all mothers can relate to. Acknowledging your mother. Great Job Jah Cure
pinkbubblegum143
Beautiful song. I'm sorry to all those that lost their mamas. RIP. Im blessed to still have my wonderful mom with me. There arent enough words to say how much she means to me and how very much I appreciate her. I love you mama ❤
Damian Jo
I love my mom so much and this songs makes me get so emotional. I appreciate every little thing she does for me even more...mother's are the strongest people on this earth.
tinytrini9
i love this! people really take their mom's for granted and its disgusting... but i make sure my mom knows that I love her every day. I really appreciate her and everything she has done for me and my siblings <3
All Tides Matters
I lost my mom I year 6 months ago and to this date i cant truly accept that she's gone. On this mother's day this song reflects all the true feeling and affection i feel towards my mom. She been the guiding ligth in my life ever since i was born. Her and my dad struggled to provide for us so we can live a comfortble life. I will always love you mommy.
lisa higgs
I play this song so much my 2 year old even know it. I too lost my mother and this song is some of the things I would want to tell her
Aquarius Woman
I bet your mom was good 👍 mother to you! Not a bad mother!(like my one)👍👍👍