Jah Cure
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Jah Cure, or Iyah Cure is a Jamaica
n reggae
musician
, who was raised in Kingston
. He was given the name Jah
Cure by Capleton
whom he met while growing up in Kingston.
"King in this 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, robbery and rape. He was prosecuted before the
Gun Court
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 album
s 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.
He was released from jail on parole on 28 July 2007, after serving 8 years of the sentence. Three days later, his fourth album, True Reflections...A New Beginning
was released.
His first concert
after he was released took place at the Reggae Sundance in August 2007. He was the last and headlining act.
He is now signed to SoBe Entertainment
/Danger Zone Music Group.
In 2008, Jah Cure released "Hot Long Time" feat. Junior Reid
. "Universal Cure", Jah Cure's new album, was to be released on November 25, 2008, but was postponed to a "mid 2009" release.
"The Universal Cure
" was released in the US on April 14, 2009. The album features "Hot Long Time" (featuring Junior Reid, Flo Rida
, and Mavado
.), as well as "Mr. Jailer" and "Journey". The album is the first recorded album since his release from prison.
At the end of 2010, following the success of Jah Cure's single "Unconditional Love" featuring Phyllisia. SoBe Entertainment released the second single off Jah Cure's up coming "World Cry" album, titled "Like I See It" featuring Rick Ross
and Mavado.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, who was raised in Kingston
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island...
. He was given the name Jah
Jah
Jah is the shortened form of the divine name YHWH , an anglicized version of the Tetragrammaton . The name is most commonly associated with the Rastafari movement or within the word hallelujah, although Christian groups may use the name to varying degrees. For example, Jehovah's Witnesses use a...
Cure by Capleton
Capleton
Capleton is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He is also referred to as King Shango, King David, The Fireman and The Prophet. His record label is called David House Productions...
whom he met while growing up in Kingston.
Career
His first big break came in March 1997 when he released the singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"King in this Jungle" which was a duet
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
with Sizzla
Sizzla
Sizzla Kalonji, or simply Sizzla in are de reggae musician. He is one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists and is well-known for his above-average prolificacy...
. The single was produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Beres Hammond
Beres Hammond
Beres Hammond is a reggae singer known in particular for his romantic lovers rock and soulful voice...
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
Montego Bay
Montego Bay is the capital of St. James Parish and the second largest city in Jamaica by area and the fourth by population .It is a tourist destination with duty free shopping, cruise line terminal and the beaches...
, Cure was pulled over by the police and arrested on charges of gun possession, robbery and rape. He was prosecuted before the
Gun Court
Gun Court
The Gun Court is the branch of the Jamaican judicial system that tries criminal cases involving firearms. The Court was established by Parliament in 1974 to combat rising gun violence, and empowered to try suspects in camera, without a jury. The Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, and Resident...
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
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
equipment and released three album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
s and a number of singles, some of which have topped the Jamaican chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
. His first album Free Jah's Cure The Album the Truth was released in 2000, it was followed by Ghetto Life
Ghetto Life (Jah Cure)
Ghetto Life is the second album from Jamaican reggae musician Jah Cure. It was released in 2003 and includes contributions from Sizzla and Jah Mason.-Track listing:# Every Song I Sing# King in This Jungle featuring Sizzla# Western Region# Zion Way...
in 2003 and Freedom Blues
Freedom Blues
Freedom Blues is the third album from Jamaican reggae musician Jah Cure. It was released in 2005 and includes contributions from Sizzla.-Track listing:# Songs Of Freedom# Jah Bless Me# Good Morning Jah Jah# Sunny Day# King In The Jungle# Chant...
in 2005. More recently Cure has released the songs "Love Is", "Longing For" and "True Reflections", showing his unique voice
Human voice
The human voice consists of sound made by a human being using the vocal folds for talking, singing, laughing, crying, screaming, etc. Its frequency ranges from about 60 to 7000 Hz. The human voice is specifically that part of human sound production in which the vocal folds are the primary...
and lyrical
Lyrics
Lyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
ability.
He was released from jail on parole on 28 July 2007, after serving 8 years of the sentence. Three days later, his fourth album, True Reflections...A New Beginning
True Reflections...A New Beginning
True Reflections...A New Beginning is the fourth album from Jamaican reggae musician Jah Cure. It was released in 2007 and is his first album since being released from prison on 27 July 2007. It features contributions from Fantan Mojah and Gentleman....
was released.
His first concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
after he was released took place at the Reggae Sundance in August 2007. He was the last and headlining act.
He is now signed to SoBe Entertainment
SoBe Entertainment
SoBe Entertainment, LLC is an international entertainment parent company founded by Cecile D. Barker with music, film, TV, night club, management and digital subsidiaries....
/Danger Zone Music Group.
In 2008, Jah Cure released "Hot Long Time" feat. Junior Reid
Junior Reid
Delroy "Junior" Reid is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician, best known for the songs "One Blood" and "Funny Man", as well as being the man that replaced Michael Rose as lead vocalist for Black Uhuru.-Biography:...
. "Universal Cure", Jah Cure's new album, was to be released on November 25, 2008, but was postponed to a "mid 2009" release.
"The Universal Cure
The Universal Cure
The Universal Cure is reggae artist Jah Cure's second studio album. It was released on April 14, 2009. The album features the hit single such as "Hot Long Time". The album has guest appearances from Flo Rida, Junior Reid & Mavado-Track listing:...
" was released in the US on April 14, 2009. The album features "Hot Long Time" (featuring Junior Reid, Flo Rida
Flo Rida
Tramar Dillard , better known by his stage name Flo Rida , is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a #1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2008. Two other singles resulted from...
, and Mavado
Mavado
Mavado may refer to:*Mavado *Mavado, a character in the Mortal Kombat series...
.), as well as "Mr. Jailer" and "Journey". The album is the first recorded album since his release from prison.
At the end of 2010, following the success of Jah Cure's single "Unconditional Love" featuring Phyllisia. SoBe Entertainment released the second single off Jah Cure's up coming "World Cry" album, titled "Like I See It" featuring Rick Ross
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
and Mavado.
Discography
- Free Jah's Cure The Album the Truth (2000)
- Ghetto Life (2003)
- Freedom BluesFreedom BluesFreedom Blues is the third album from Jamaican reggae musician Jah Cure. It was released in 2005 and includes contributions from Sizzla.-Track listing:# Songs Of Freedom# Jah Bless Me# Good Morning Jah Jah# Sunny Day# King In The Jungle# Chant...
(2005) - True Reflections...A New BeginningTrue Reflections...A New BeginningTrue Reflections...A New Beginning is the fourth album from Jamaican reggae musician Jah Cure. It was released in 2007 and is his first album since being released from prison on 27 July 2007. It features contributions from Fantan Mojah and Gentleman....
(2007) - The Universal CureThe Universal CureThe Universal Cure is reggae artist Jah Cure's second studio album. It was released on April 14, 2009. The album features the hit single such as "Hot Long Time". The album has guest appearances from Flo Rida, Junior Reid & Mavado-Track listing:...
(2009) - World Cry (2011)