Since the release of her reggae single Brand New Page last week, dancehall artiste Spice says she is pleased with the response the track has garnered thus far.

The reggae song, which was produced by Blaqk Sheep Music on the Tropical Connection Riddim, was the perfect way to start the year, Spice says. "I chose to release it in January because that's always the time most persons are determined to stay true to their new year resolutions and improve on things in their lives. That's what Brand New Page is about - getting rid of things that shouldn't be in your life and making a fresh start."

"So far, the response has been great, I can't complain. The roots reggae stations and their listeners have been loving that song and before promoting my next single, Take Him Out alongside Mya, this will be the track that my team will be promoting both here and in Europe," says Spice.

The creative artiste is also up for a number of nominations at this year's Youth View Awards, scheduled to take place on February 4 at the National Indoor Sports Centre. The nominations include Young, Hot and Hype Female Artiste of the Year, Fashion Icon Female, Favourite Local Female Artiste and Favourite Dancehall Artiste Female.

Spice, who is known for her hits including Rampin' Shop, with Vybz Kartel, Slim Versus Fluffy, Jim Screechie, Hot Patty Wine and more, says, "I'm definitely looking forward to this year's YVAs; it's always so much fun and they always come with some great concepts. I also am extremely happy with the number of nominations I received and I want to thank all the fans who have been voting so far."