Jah Cure facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jah Cure
Background information
Birth name	Siccature Alcock
Born	(1978-10-11) 11 October 1978 (age 46) 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
Associated acts	Mýa, Melanie Fiona, Damian Marley, Beres Hammond, Popcaan, Tory Lanez, Capleton

Jah Cure, whose real name is Siccature Alcock, is a famous Jamaican reggae singer. He was born on October 11, 1978, in Hanover, Jamaica. He grew up in the city of Kingston, where fellow musician Capleton gave him the stage name Jah Cure.

Musical Journey

Early Career

Jah Cure's career took off in March 1997. He released a song called "King in this Jungle" with another singer, Sizzla. This type of song with two performers is called a duet.

The song was produced by Beres Hammond, a legendary reggae artist. Hammond became a mentor to Jah Cure, helping him learn and grow as a musician. With Hammond's help, Jah Cure released more popular songs. In 1998, he toured Europe and the Caribbean with Beres Hammond.

Making Music Through Challenges

Even during a difficult time in his life, Jah Cure never stopped making music. He released three albums: Free Jah's Cure The Album the Truth (2000), Ghetto Life (2003), and Freedom Blues (2005). Some of his songs became number-one hits on the Jamaican music charts.

After this period, he released his fourth album, True Reflections...A New Beginning. His first concert after this was at the Reggae Sundance festival in the Netherlands in August 2007, where he was the main performer.

Worldwide Success

Jah Cure signed with Iyah Cure Productions and VP Records. In 2009, he released his fifth album, The Universal Cure. It featured popular songs like "Mr. Jailer" and "Journey." This was the first album he recorded after returning to the stage.

In 2013, his sixth album, World Cry, was released. It included collaborations with famous artists like Rick Ross.

His 2015 album, The Cure, was a huge success. It went to number one on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2016.

In 2019, Jah Cure released Royal Soldier, which also hit number one on the Billboard Reggae Chart. The album featured hit singles like "Telephone Love" and "Life is Real".

Personal Life

On August 7, 2011, Jah Cure married Kamila McDonald, a TV host. They have a daughter named Kailani Belle, who was born on February 20, 2012. The couple divorced in 2017.

Discography

See also

In Spanish: Jah Cure para niños