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Spice “The Queen of Dancehall” Becomes First Jamaican Female Artist To Debut #1 In Canada, #2 In US & United Kingdom On iTunes

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Grammy® Award-Nominated, chart-topping, global superstar Spice, is lighting up the Summer with the arrival of her highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Mirror 25’ which released on Friday, August 9, 2024 via Spice Official Entertainment with distribution through Empire. The chart-topping album made history within minutes after its release, debuting at #1 in Canada, #2 in the United States and United Kingdom on the All Genres Top Albums iTunes chart, and #1 at the Reggae Top Albums iTunes chart simultaneously, making Spice the first Jamaican female artist to land the highest chart entry on the all-genres chart!

‘Mirror 25,’ the 25-song project quickly dominated the charts, landing in second place behind Rapper, Kanye West’s ‘Vultures 2’ album which held the number one spot. The milestone album, Executive Produced by Spice, solidified its global dominance worldwide, charting as the #1 Apple Music Top Album in several countries such as Canada, Israel, Jamaica, Italy, UK, Cayman Islands, Antigua Bermuda, Trinidad, and Saudi Arabia among others. It is also the #1 album in Jamaica on Apple–both explicit and clean versions of the album are at #1 and #3 in the US on the iTunes Reggae Chart.

In addition, Spice’s Gospel song, ‘You are Worthy,’ the second track featured on the celebratory album, quickly soared up the charts, debuting at #1 for Gospel on the Apple Music Top Songs in Jamaica, also charting in 11 countries on Apple Music.

Even Nicki Minaj, “the Queen of Rap” co-signed Spice’s independent project, acknowledging the Platinum-Gold selling Grammy nominated artist’s ‘musical evolution.’ ‘Mirror 25’ is an iconic 25 track album showcasing Spice’s legendary sound infused with a unique kaleidoscope of rhythmic tracks intertwined with a melting pot of genres; further reinforcing the powerhouse performer’s signature influence in the genre of Reggae/Dancehall and beyond; cementing her presence as one Jamaica’s most versatile and creative artists of today’s time. Across 25 tracks, ‘Mirror 25’ is a unique body of work serving as Spice’s raw, open diary of her past trials and tribulations– with each track revealing a vulnerable part of her life. The album title, ‘Mirror 25’ symbolizes reflection and self-discovery, marking a new era for Spice to artistically showcase her growing pains and lessons learned as an artist and as a woman.

“I’m so grateful for the unwavering support,” says Spice, the Queen of Dancehall in response to the worldwide success of the album. “I knew that the album was a masterpiece, but I’m excited to see the positive responses because I was very meticulous in creating ‘Mirror 25.’ I knew my fan base is very diverse, so I wanted to make sure that there was something on it for everyone. Learning that this is the first time a Female Jamaican artist has entered the USA All Genres Chart at #2 I’m grateful to open up another international door for women in Dancehall. I’m humbled and grateful for this milestone.”

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Queen Of Dancehall Spice Debuts No. 1 Album On iTunes Reggae Chart With ‘Mirror 25’ Project

August 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Grammy® Award-Nominated, chart-topping, global superstar Spice, is heating up the Summer as she unveils the arrival of her highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Mirror 25’ releasing today, Friday, August 9, 2024 via Spice Official Entertainment with distribution through Empire. The chart-topping album debuts as the #1 album on Reggae iTunes chart, #2 in the USA and UK all genres, #1 in Israel all genres, and #3 in Canada for all genres charts, within just minutes after its release–debuting as the highest charting album for a Jamaican artist on iTunes this era!

Executive produced by Spice, ‘Mirror 25’ is an iconic 25 track album showcasing Spice’s legendary sound infused with a unique kaleidoscope of rhythmic tracks intertwined with a melting pot of genres; further reinforcing the powerhouse performer’s signature influence in the genre of Reggae/Dancehall and beyond; cementing her presence as one Jamaica’s most versatile and creative artists of today’s time.

Across 25 tracks, ‘Mirror 25’ is a unique body of work serving as Spice’s raw, open diary of her past trials and tribulations– with each track revealing a vulnerable part of her life. The album title, ‘Mirror 25’ symbolizes reflection and self-discovery, marking a new era for Spice to artistically showcase her growing pains and lessons learned as an artist and as a woman.

Spice’s previous singles from her ‘Mirror 25’ album– “Gangster” featuring Chronic Law, and her empowerment anthem, “Ex Boyfriend,” were well received; along with her controversial single, ‘2085 Tea’ followed by her breakout hit, ‘Round Round,’ the infectious party anthem featuring 12-time Grammy® Award-Nominated Rapper, Busta Rhymes; with both reaching #1 on iTunes Reggae charts.

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Dancehall Queen Spice And Comedian Majah Hype To Host 2024 Caribbean Music Awards

August 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today, the Caribbean Elite Group is thrilled to announce the hosts and additional honorees for the highly anticipated 2024 Caribbean Music Awards. This year’s star-studded event will be hosted by the Queen of Dancehall, Spice, and the King of Caribbean Comedy, Majah Hype. These dynamic personalities promise to bring their unparalleled energy and charisma to the stage, for Caribbean music’s biggest night.

Spice, known for her vibrant performances and chart-topping hits like “So Mi Like It” and “Go Down Deh,” continues to reign supreme in the dancehall scene. Her influence extends beyond music, with successful ventures in acting and business. Majah Hype, celebrated for his comedic genius and relatable Caribbean characters, has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique blend of humor and cultural commentary.

Earlier this month, Marcia Griffiths, Alison Hinds, and Cedella Marley were announced as the first wave of honoree recipients for the 2024 Caribbean Awards via the Lifetime Achievement Award, Elite Icon Award, and Legacy Award, respectively in the listed order. This year, the Caribbean Music Awards will also honor several distinguished artists for their significant contributions to Caribbean music, which have resonated globally:

Producer Honors – Di Genius: Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor, a legendary Jamaican record producer, has shaped the sound of modern reggae and dancehall with his innovative production techniques. His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with global superstars and chart-topping hits. Di Genius has recently continued his influential work with the hit song “Hit and Run” by Shenseea.

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Spice Calls Out Erica Mena’s Racial Slur Apology For Being Phony

July 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Erica Mena shocked Love and Hip Hop fans in 2023. She referred to fellow cast member Spice as a “blue monkey” during an episode, and was widely criticized for her racially-charged comment. Mena was then kicked off the show. The reality star was initially reluctant to apologize, but she walked back her stance in a recent appearance on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast. Mena tried to make it clear that she was in the wrong. It didn’t do much to repair things with Spice, however. The Love and Hip Hop star made her opinion known in a scathing IG rant.

Let’s unpack Erica Mena’s apology, first. The reality star admitted she was being insensitive towards others. “I’m disappointed in the fact that I let down women of color who felt that I was speaking in that manner,” she told Cam Newton. She did, however, claim that her “blue monkey” comment was taken out of context. Mena felt that the Love and Hip Hop producers didn’t show what Spice was saying and doing before Mena lashed out. “I do wish that more of her actions were shown,” she stated. “So the audience had a better understanding of what provoked me.”

Spice Attacked Erica Mena For Her Racist Behavior On Set

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Spice did not like what she heard. The Love and Hip Hop took to the Shade Room comment section to get her bars off. And did she ever. Spice immediately called out Erica Mena for being disingenuous with her apology. She also claimed Mena was adopting a “victim mentality” to elicit sympathy. “Take me out of the equation since you still have a Victim mentality in our situation,” she wrote. “Remember you are a repeated offender. You have no remorse for a culture that put millions of [dollars] in your pocket. You could have said anything but you chose to disrespect a whole Nation.”

Spice didn’t stop there. She implied that the “blue monkey” controversy was not an isolated incident. She implied that Erica Mena regularly displayed racism on the set of Love and Hip Hop. “Blue monkey,” evidently, was just the one that got her in trouble. “You couldn’t sit at my table because I been knew you think you’re better than dark skin girls,” Spice asserted. “I heard how you spoke about me behind my back, you just got caught on camera that day.” Unsurprisingly, Mena has not responded.

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Erica Mena Wants An “Empowering” Movie Role To Make Up For Infamous “Blue Monkey” Comment

July 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Erica Mena recently sat down with Cam Newton on the Funky Friday podcast to reflect on the controversy surrounding comments she made toward her Love and Hip Hop castmate, Spice. She infamously described the Jamaican artist as a “blue monkey,” sparking tons of backlash on social media. Speaking about the incident, Mena admitted that she has since realized her “actions have a lot more of an impact than I ever thought it had.” She added that she was “disappointed that [she] let down women of color,” but still wishes the show featured more of Spice’s behavior that provoked her in the first place. Additionally, she feels there’s a “bigger mission now” and wants to take on a movie role to empower women.

In response to the comments, Spice posted a lengthy statement firing back in the comments of a post from The Shade Room. She began: “Girl bye, at least you confessed that you requested to speak to me, because on a normal day you couldn’t sit at my table because I been knew you think you’re better than dark skin girls. I heard how you spoke about me behind my back, you just got caught on Camera that day. Take me out of the equation since you still have a Victim mentality in our situation. What was the reason you called the promoters in Miami Black animals and monkey. Why did you call Johnni Blaze a black monkey? (Everything is on Google)”

ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 11: Erica Mena attends BET’s Social Awards 2018 at Tyler. Perry Studio on February 11, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

She continued: “You brought your own son to the conversation, and you came to that table to talk about Amaras twins, no one can’t provoke you to say racial slurs. Remember ‘You are a repeated offender’ you have no remorse for a culture that put millions of [dollars] in your pocket. You could have said anything but you chose to disrespect a whole Nation. Interviews are not therapy but Carry on.” Check out Mena’s full comments on the situation below.

Erica Mena Reflects On Spice Comments

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Mena ended up being let go from Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta over the “blue monkey” remarks. Be on the lookout for further updates on Erica Mena on HotNewHipHop.

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Dancehall Queen Spice Tackles Domestic Abuse In Latest Video ‘Ex Boyfriend’

July 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Dancehall Sensation, Spice, unveils the third single and music video, ‘Ex Boyfriend’ from her highly anticipated album, ‘Mirror 25′ set to release on August 9, 2024.

The empowering single harmoniously blends Spice’s influential Dancehall sound with a unique Pop infusion, creating a mesmerizing sound that harmonizes over an empowering message. Written by Spice, and produced by Spice Official Entertainment, ‘Ex Boyfriend’ showcases Spice’s powerhouse delivery, with an infectiously catchy hook, ‘Ex Boyfriend’ is set to light the airwaves on fire worldwide. The rhythm track was recorded at Ireland Recording Studios and composed by Karon “Yow Levite” Young, and mastered by Redboom Super Mix.

The captivating new single serves as the perfect motto for women’s empowerment as Spice uses her influence as an artist to tackle the issues of domestic violence and toxicity in relationships. The track is accompanied by a music video directed by Lagikz Supreme, featuring Spice struggling to fight for a cheating man while realizing her self worth, only to leave the toxic ex behind.

“This song is important for me as it creates an important conversation surrounding how women should value themselves and not settle for less,” says Spice, the Queen of Dancehall. I wanted to remind women that it’s OK to have an Ex Boyfriend if their current relationship has red flags and that includes domestic and emotional abuse. Throughout my 25 years in music, advocating liberation and strength to women has been crucial for me.

The topic surrounding domestic and emotional abuse in a relationship is a tough conversation that no one wants to have. I’ve been caught in domestic violence situations before, and walked away without hesitation. I need women to sing this song with ease, knowing with that same intention that it’s that easy to walk away and move on from toxic relationships.

I’ve been seeing more images shared across the news and social media of more examples of women being subject and succumbed to domestic violence, and it is a concerning topic.I want viewers and my besties to watch this video and understand the realities of what at times transpires between certain couples, and that they don’t have to tolerate violence in relationships. I want to be the voice for empowering women to leave toxic relationships.”

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Grammy Award Nominated Queen of Dancehall Spice Releases New Single “Gangster”

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

GRAMMY® Award-nominated Dancehall Sensation, Spice, releases her heavy hitting new track, ‘Gangster’ featuring vocals from fellow Dancehall artists, Chronic Law and Ireland Boss. The single will appear on Spice’s third studio album, ‘Mirror 25’ set to release on Friday, August 9th, 2024.

‘Gangster’ is a hot track infused with rhythmic Dancehall. The single harmoniously finds two hardcore Dancehall artists exchanging lyrical love struck verses across the upbeat track. Written by Spice and Chronic Law, its lyrics focus on themes of Spice’s love and admiration for a bad boy type of man, with Chronic Law delivering powerhouse vocals musically showcasing his appreciation for her as his love interest on the track. Produced by Ireland Boss and Spice Official Entertainment, the rhythm track was recorded at Ireland Recording Studios and composed by Karon “Yow Levite” Young, and mastered by Redboom Super Mix.

“Doing a song with chronic Law is exciting for me because I have a lot male fans who felt left out of my most recent song selections,” says Spice, the Queen of Dancehall. “I’m happy to include something fi the man dem on ‘Mirror 25.’ Chronic Law is super talented and I’m a huge fan; so this is just another one for Dancehall Culture.”

‘Gangster’ serves as the third lead single from Spice’s forthcoming introspective new album, ‘Mirror 25’ debuting on August 9, 2024 through her label, Spice Official Entertainment with distribution through Empire. The album will be a raw, open diary of Spice’s tribulations and triumphs and a look into the past and future of her steady impact, all while commemorating her 25 years in the industry as an international recording artist.

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Spice The “Queen of Dancehall” Unveils ‘Mirror 25’ Album Cover, Release Date And Reveals Dream Beyoncé Collaboration On ‘Good Morning America’

July 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On July 10, 2024 Grammy® Award-Nominated, chart-topping, global superstar Spice, unveiled the official album cover for her highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Mirror 25’ and announced her official album release date– slated for Friday, August 9, 2024 on Good Morning America.

On the show, the reigning Queen of Dancehall discussed how her album “Mirror 25” will commemorate her 25-year milestone in the music industry. “I started my music career in 1999,” says Spice. “25 years is a long time…It’s not a small thing, it’s a very big thing. In the album, I’m kinda reflecting on all the things that I’ve managed to overcome,” says Spice. “You know, being in the business for 25 years, it’s an ever-growing business— it’s a male dominated business. To be here for 25 years, I know that there are a lot of things that I’ve overcome. Just looking at it, and looking at myself in the future… Where do I go from here? I’ve done so many things; so many accolades, so I’m just kinda reflecting on everything that I overcame.”

Spice also discussed the advice she would have given her younger self, her love for Jamaican culture, and revealed her next dream collaboration–Beyoncé, and more.

Executive produced by Spice, ‘Mirror 25’ will be an iconic 25 track album showcasing Spice’s legendary sound infused with a unique kaleidoscope of rhythmic tracks, serving as Spice’s raw, open diary of her past trials and tribulations–with each track revealing a vulnerable part of her life. The album title, ‘Mirror 25’ symbolizes reflection and self-discovery, marking a new era for Spice to artistically showcase her growing pains and lessons learned as an artist and as a woman. ‘Mirror 25’ will be released via Spice Official Entertainment with distribution through Empire.

The announcement of Spice’s album release date comes soon after the release of her first controversial single, ‘2085 Tea’followed by her lead single, ‘Round Round,’ featuring 12-time Grammy® Award-Nominated Rapper, Busta Rhymes; an infectious party anthem. Both singles have reached #1 on iTunes Reggae charts.

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Spice and Busta Rhymes Team Up for Hit Single “Round Round”

July 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

GRAMMY® Award-nominated dancehall sensation Spice has just released her latest single and music video, “Round Round,” featuring 12-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated rap icon Busta Rhymes. The track has quickly climbed to the #1 spot on the iTunes Apple Music Reggae Chart and amassed over 384K views on YouTube in just five days, positioning itself as the new party anthem.

Directed by Sergio Parra, the rustic music video for “Round Round” features Spice and Busta Rhymes in a barn-themed dance setting complete with cowgirl dancers. The infectious track showcases Spice’s signature dancehall influence, blending it with a unique mix of country, alternative sounds, and hip-hop flair—perfect for the upcoming summer season.

As the lead single from her forthcoming album, “Mirror 25,” this collaboration with Busta Rhymes is poised to dominate the summer airwaves. Staying true to her dancehall roots, Spice infuses her influential sound with hip-hop and country music, promising a smash hit.

“Round Round” harmoniously blends Spice and Busta Rhymes’ unique styles, creating a mesmerizing fusion of alternative/techno, dancehall, hip-hop, and country music. Written by Spice and produced by Spice Official Entertainment, the track is set to captivate audiences worldwide with its infectious beats, catchy hook, and fiery lyrical delivery. The rhythm track was composed by Keron “Yow Levite” Young, mastered by Redboom Super Mix, and recorded at Ireland Recording Studios.

Spice’s new album, “Mirror 25,” is set to release in Summer 2024 through her label Spice Official Entertainment, with distribution by Empire. The album will serve as a raw, open diary of Spice’s tribulations and triumphs, offering a look into her past and future as she commemorates 25 years in the industry as an international recording artist.

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Grammy-Nominated Dancehall Queen Spice Drops Most Personal Single Yet, ‘2085 Tea’

June 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Grammy-nominated superstar Spice, the Queen of Dancehall, returns with her first single of the year, “2085 Tea.” This track marks her most vulnerable release, offering fans a deeply personal look into her life. Spice serves a cup of hot, spicy tea, revealing some of her most controversial headlining moments.

“2085 Tea” captures Spice’s unique sound as she candidly addresses her struggles over the past few years, many of which have played out in the public eye. The upbeat song bares her raw truth, connecting with fans by showing that she faces life’s adversities like anyone else. The track covers betrayal, colorism, industry backlash, sabotage, and cheating allegations.

Spice’s imaginative time travel to 2085 highlights the song’s creativity, where she embodies her future self as an old woman. Using an ‘old granny voice,’ she speaks to her younger self about past experiences and how they shaped her into the triumphant woman she is today.

“2085 Tea” spills exclusive, never-before-told truths, including how one of her closest dancers had an affair with her children’s father, and her battles with colorism and industry standards. Spice also reveals the truth about being sabotaged by a powerful music executive and her decade-long struggle with her previous record label.

With such highly controversial topics, Spice risks it all to connect with her fans on a deeper, more personal level. “I am in an era where I want to live in my truth,” says Spice. “Being an open book comes with revealing personal experiences to remind people that I am human and go through similar things just like them.”

The music video for “2085 Tea” is a next-level experience. It features Spice transformed into an older version of herself with makeup prosthetics by Nosworthy Creations. The video, directed by JD Production and produced by Spice Official Entertainment, showcases her storytelling prowess, proving why she is hailed as the most creative female Dancehall artist.