Asia's "Fahrenheit Fortieth" Birthday Celebration at Cafe Wha in New York City

Asia's "Fabulous Fahrenheit Fortieth" Birthday Celebration at Cafe Wha in New York City's Village on Tuesday MAY 1st, was fire, a grand old time and great reunion, the entertainment and host was provided by the "Dysfunktion" band, two members of this phenomenally house pleasing, sound songtress of soul Inaya Day and tremendous voice of Schon Jamal, both alumni of Music and Art and friends of the birthday Madame.

(Asia's cake)

(Asia and Schon Jamal)



Mitch Matlock, alumni, celebutante and Asia's BFF classically dedicated a hot medley of Hip Hop R&B and Reggae songs, wowing the audience to their feet. On March 22nd Mitch hosted a Birthday Celebration of her own at Negril in New York City's Village, and a pre-kickoff of Music & Art alumni-class's gatherings.

(Mitch Matlock)



Kim alumni and former original member of diva female recording artist and teenage group "Ex- Girlfriend", another of Asia's BFF's fashionably delivered an eloquent rendition of of a Chaka Khan hit tune. Dana Dane, alumni hip hop artist and entertained the crowd old school style with a call and response and story telling rap star, that had the underground "Wha" rocking. TCF crew member Fola Asi Bell, alumni serenaded us with "My Funny Valentine".

(Keisha Kim and Fola Asi Bell at Asia's Birthday Celebration)



The event would not have been complete without a champagne toast and the Music & Art gospel choir members and other delivering the homemade legendary rendition of "Happy Birthday" and secular songs and sounds throughout the evening.

(Hubby E.B delivers the goods)



(Asia and Schon Jamming on stage at Cafe Wha for "Asia's Fabulous Fortieth" Celebrating in song)



The exclusive event was 250 guest family and friend invite only and VIP list included Frenchie singing finalist on "American Idol", and starring in "Rent" the Broadway play, Ramona Keller, alumni BFF of Asia's and Broadway Star and Amber, International recording sensation, Sandi another alumni flew in from Atlanta Marsha drooped in with other alumni, and a host of other producers singers and supporters.
(Asia in the middle, Guest on the left and Frenchie, singer of "American Idol" right)



Asia is an alumnist of the world acclaimed High school of Music and Art, is an ACTOR: Law & Order SVU/Criminal Intent, Sopranos, NY-70, Third Watch, Sex And The City, The Interpreter, Shaft, Disappearing Acts, Juice, and Burn. STAND-IN FOR: Mary J. Blige, Eve, Pam Grier and VOICER-OVER ARTIST FOR: Old Navy, Cherokee Jeep, Bliss Spa, Care1 Debt Consolidators, Flycell, Daydreams Sports Bar, Comedic spoofs for Laugh Attack. Vocals for KXJM in Portland, Oregon, Power 105.1 and WKTU in NYC.Currently managing the tour of international recording artist AMBER (go to myspace.com/ambersings for show info.)
Actress Singer and Tour Manager and Wife (Back Off Fella's) "Damn She's Good"