KINGSTON, Jamaica – Bestowed by renowned reggae-great Capleton with the name Jah Cure, 28 year old Siccaturie Alcock has had a colourful past. In April 1999 on the eve of a burgeoning music career, he was prosecuted on gun possession, rape and robbery charges, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in a Kingston maximum-security prison.
Throughout his prison term, the singer has consistently maintained his innocence amidst both widespread support and opposition. Last Saturday, July 28, 2007 after serving 8 years of the sentence, Jah Cure was released from prison on parole.
While in prison, Jah Cure’s career blossomed. He 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 and was followed by Ghetto Life in 2003 and Freedom Blues in 2005.
Jah Cure
More recently Jah Cure has released the songs ‘Love is’, ‘Longing For’ and ‘True Reflections’, showing his unique voice and lyrical ability. On Saturday on the heels of his freedom, he released a single called ‘My Life’, a song narrating the struggles he has faced throughout his life.
In an exclusive interview two days after his release, www.watchmi.com met up with the singer most people are touting will have one of the biggest careers in reggae/dancehall history.
Watch the full, exclusive Jah Cure interview and the press conference (in 5 parts) that was held at the Hilton in Kingston on Saturday July 28, 2007 on www.watchmi.com.
