Grace Latoya Hamilton (born 6 August 1982),[1] known professionally as Spice, is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist, singer, and songwriter.

[2][3] Known for her aggressive flow, musical versatility and outspoken lyrics, Spice first gained recognition after performing at the annual Sting festival in 2000.

She subsequently signed with VP Records and released her debut EP, So Mi Like It (2014), which was preceded by a single of the same name.

Spice's first full-length project, a mixtape titled Captured (2018), was released independently and debuted at number one on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.

She spent part of her childhood living with her grandparents in Finsbury Park, London, where she also attended school before returning to Jamaica.

[6] While a student at St. Catherine High School, she frequently participated in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) festival in the music category and earned several medals throughout the years.

[8] She then began experimenting with dancehall music and soon after generated interest in her community and its environs with her deejaying abilities at local stage shows.

While on tour in the UK, Spice earned the attention of Baby Cham, who later introduced her to renowned record producer Dave Kelly.

[10] In late 2008, Spice collaborated with fellow dancehall artist Vybz Kartel on the single "Ramping Shop", which samples "Miss Independent" by Ne-Yo.

[20][21] In April 2013, Spice released her first project as a producer, the Gal Click riddim, featuring some of her fellow female dancehall artists.

[35] After a brief social media hiatus, Spice posted a picture of herself with dramatically light skin on Instagram on 22 October 2018.

[41] Besides "Black Hypocrisy", several tracks from the project such as "Romantic Mood", "Cool It" and "Genie", were also highlighted with accompanying music videos uploaded to her YouTube channel.

[42][43][44] In May 2019, Spice joined Vybz Kartel for the single "Back Way" and appeared alongside a doppelganger of the then-imprisoned dancehall artist in the accompanying music video.

[45] In October, she appeared with Sean Paul on the remix of Stylo G's "Dumpling", which peaked at number three on the Billboard Reggae Digital Song Sales chart.

[54] With the song's success, Spice performed with Sean Paul and Shaggy on Good Morning America, The Wendy Williams Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

[59] In August, Spice shared via Twitter a short snippet of the uncensored music video for "Tape Measure", the album's second single, which quickly went viral for its graphic visuals.

[62] The same month, she was featured alongside Capella Grey on Karlie Redd's song "Werk",[63] and on Stefflon Don's "Clockwork".

[65] In October, she appeared on Skeng and Nicki Minaj's second remix of Skeng's single "Likkle Miss" called "THE FINE NINE REMIX" on which she was featured alongside Destra Garcia, Pamputtae, Lisa Mercedez, London Hill, Lady Leshurr, Dovey Magnum and Patrice Roberts.

[66] Following a health scare in November, Spice returned to social media and on 14 March 2023, she posted pictures on her Twitter and Instagram depicting pregnancy, which quickly went viral in the next few hours.

[67] Rumors had circulated online for days regarding whether she was pregnant until the release of her song "God A Bless Me" on March 17, and the accompanying music video in which she celebrated her "rebirth" after her hiatus.

[71] On 5 May 2023, Tamarac's Vice Mayor Marlon awarded Spice the Key to the Region of Florida in recognition of her work in music.

[74] Spice became the center of controversy when the Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta episode "Mena-ce to Society" aired in August.

While leaving the establishment, Mena called Spice a "blue monkey" and insisted she should have died during her surgery in the Dominican Republic.

The album features guest appearances from Ky-Mani Marley, Busta Rhymes, Lola Brooke, Patoranking, Jada Kingdom, Chronic Law[78] and Pamputtae.

[82] In May 2019, Spice launched Faces & Laces, an online beauty store that initially offered a line of wigs.

[89] In August 2019, Spice hosted a back-to-school giveaway in Kingston through the foundation, providing school supplies to more than 500 children.