Reggae singer Jah Cure is back on track and making more incredible reggae music. His life has taken a dramatic turnaround, as he was recently released from prison after the highly controversial case that changed his life.
Just as his star was beginning to rise, Jah Cure found himself in the middle of a criminal case that ultimately landed him in jail for seven years. The facts surrounding the incident were immediately questioned and Jah Cure has strongly proclaimed his innocence in the face of legal prosecutors and those involved in the trial. Local papers and media covered the case for years. All focus shifted from his music career and upcoming projects to the horrible charges that were put before him.
Cure, whose real name is Siccaturie Alcock, would continue to work on music while incarcerated, and he released a stream of hit records from jail, songs that would become reggae classics. Many questioned the charges from the start, but as the case went on, it raised additional questions about Jamaica's penal policy, police department, legal system and civil rights issues in regard to incarceration. Meanwhile, the longer Cure was behind bars, the bigger his legend grew.
He was released in 2007, and he wasted no time reclaiming his spot in reggae music. Now with his recent record releases, headline grabbing appearances at Reggae Sundance Festival, and a intense media buzz on his release date, Jah Cure can now continue to build his musical legacy.
"True Reflections... A New Beginning" is one of those "must have" albums for several reasons. The story behind the man and the music is compelling enough. Serving a jail sentence and continuing to write songs of love and hope, Cure's latest album serves as a strong testament to his talents and will power alone. Without the controversy, the myths, and the gossip, Jah Cure is one of reggae music's strongest voices.
You can't help but be blown away by the healthfulness of his classic "Love You", a beautiful guitar backed sonnet, or by the deceleration of "Dem Nah Build Great Man" which features Fantan Monjah. Cure puts his entire being into his songs, and it shows, as his vocals sound painful and raw at times, without ever missing a beat or losing tune. His voice is amazing, and this collection of his hits is a nice reminder of that.
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