Spice

Spice, whose real name is Grace Layota Hamilton,  has
been making music since 2000, giving her ample time to collect a
dedicated fanbase and to have a number of collaborations, acts with other artists, and work with several labels. Her debut song was the controversial “Romping Shop,” which she did alongside Vybz Kartel in 2009.

Her very first debut was in 2000, at the annual Sting festival. This was her first major performance, and from there she earned a reputation for her
ability to perform, even if she didn’t quite have a hit record to show for it.

Spice began to tour around the world, and while she was in the UK, she managed to collaborate with Dave Kelly. This began a series of collaborations that hasn’t stopped to this day.

“Romping Shop” spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, peaking in 76th . However, due to the lyrical nature of the song, it
was banned by the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation. This didn’t stop the song from achieving fame elsewhere in the world though, ending up at number 9 on the 50 Best Dancehall Songs of All Time by Pitchfork, as well as Billboard’s “12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21 st Century.”

Spice Confirms Breakup With Boyfriend Justin Budd, Says ‘Ras’ Too Controlling And She Chose Her Fans

Spice has confirmed that she and her boyfriend Justin Budd have split. The couple, who recently appeared together in an earlier taped episode of Magnum TV's Spice It Up, dated…

Spice Empathizes With Unruly Crowd That Prematurely Ended Her Back-To-School Event

Dancehall artist Spice said that she could empathize with the crowd of mainly mothers, who became disorderly at an event on Friday (August 5) organized by her foundation. The entertainer…

New Music Friday: Shenseea, Spice, Jada Kingdom, Chronixx, Bounty Killer, Plus More

It’s the end of the week and there's a brand new supply of music from several top artists. Trinidad's Prince Swanny, who's the only Dancehall artist on Roc Nation's EQ…

Minister Marion Hall On Spice Being Crowned Queen Of Dancehall: “It’s None Of My Business, My Crown Is In Heaven”

Minister Marion Hall, the former Queen of Dancehall Lady Saw, says she's indifferent about Spice's recent official crowning as Queen Of Dancehall, as she will claim the ultimate crown, which…

Beenie Man Says As “Undisputed King” He Had To Be Present To See Spice Crowned Queen Of Dancehall

Beenie Man says it was imperative that he made sure he was present for the coronation of Spice as Queen of Dancehall at Reggae Sumfest, since she is now deserving…

Spice Urges ‘Besties’ To Sponsor A Child In Upcoming Back To School Giveaway

After a hiatus during the pandemic, the Grace Hamilton Women Empowerment Foundation (GHWEF) is hosting its Back to School giveaway this year at the lawns of Hope Gardens on August…

Queen Of Dancehall Spice Says Her Successor Will Be The Artist Who’s “Consistent And True”

Queen of Dancehall Spice says any female artist aspiring to wear the crown which she now holds, will have to ensure they are as steadfast and persistent as herself and…

Spice Officially Crowned Queen Of Dancehall At Sumfest, To Release New Album ‘Emancipated’

Spice is no longer a self-proclaimed Queen of Dancehall. In the wee hours of Saturday, July 23, 2022–at Reggae Sumfest’s Festival Night One—she was crowned Queen of the genre by…