I-Asia

Queen I-Asia (Lisa Newton) is an Native American hip hop female artist from Hempstead Long Island. She started rapping at the age of 16 doing various talent shows in the NYC area. Later she was discovered by Prof Griff, The Minister of Information from the Revolutionary Rap Group Public Enemy, which consist of the following founding members: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Terminator X, Prof Griff, The S1W's along with The Bomb Squad. As a part of the original group Unity Force security team, which is the S1W's for Public Enemy, originated from Prof Griff, she soon started to travel with the popular Rap Group across the country. Early 1988 she released her first single title "Crack Cutie" with a female group, they called themselves the"ELITE FORCE" which was a female version of Public Enemy. These young ladies considered themselves minsters of information. The group consist of Queen I-Asia(Lead Rapper), Sharemia,(Minster of info) Edie and Terry( S1W's) and later joined by Queen Mother Rage, who became part of the Revolutionary Rap Group Xclan. Along with their DJ Scratch Masta Jazzy G. Elite Force performed at many venues such as THE FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER, NEW MUSIC SEMINAR, THE MILKY WAY, OPENING ACT FOR PUBLIC ENEMY, PHILADELPHIA, AND THE NEW YORK TRI STATE AREAS. These young ladies ripped shows with a incredible stage presence and a sense of intimidation. As well as many write ups in newspapers and magazines. Their hit single "Crack Cutie," was produced by Prof Griff and Simon Harris Music of Life Record London. Although their single was never released in the United States, it's golden in the UK, London and overseas. Queen I-Asia is also featured on Professor Griff 1991 hit album Kaos II Wiz *7*Dome"Bro. Kemit Splitting Atoms in the Cooperate War Zone," with other featured guest artist. Voice sample on Kings Of Pressure "Tales of the Dark Side", Shabazz "Respect" remix, also featured on "Vh1 Behind The Music" (Public Enemy). Queen I-Asia credits many Legends: Chuck D, Prof Griff (Public Enemy), Eric B and Rakim, Mikey D (Queens NY), Lord Finesse(Bronx), Queen Mother Rage, Monie Love, The she Rockers(London), Scratch Masta Jazzey G. The ones that pave the way Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow, LL Cool J, Bigggie, Diddy, Epmd, De La Soul, Rhythm Method Management, Rob Martin, DJ Tone, Run D MC, Dougie Fresh, Fresh Prince, Slick Rick, Salt N Pepa, Producer Kerwin Young (Sleek), Leaders of the New School, Busta Rhymes, Kings Of Pressure, D.J Producer, Johnny Juice, Sugar Bear, Sons of Bazerk, Society, Last Asiatic Disciples, True Mathamatics, D.J, Producer Novel Curtis, Krs one, Biz Markie, Jungle Brothers, Wild Man Steve, WBAU, 98 posse, Unity Force, S1w's.