In 1985 Arlene formed the group Leather & Lace her first record “Tender Heart”, is known today as a Freestyle Classic. As the lead singer of this group she had many other successful recordings. In 1988 she went solo and her hit “We Can Work It Out” was one of the first Freestyle records to hit not 1 but 2 radio stations in New York as top 10, when at that time only one station was playing Freestyle. She also recorded “Why You Wanna Hurt Me”, “Read between the Lines” as well as many other recording which reached the airwaves beyond New York. She is known as one of many who paved the way for the music known today as “Freestyle Music”. She has opened and performed with top artists like Gloria Estefan, Jocelyn Brown, Tito Allen and many Freestyle Artists. She has had the pleasure to have worked with great people such as Actor /Director Nelson Vasquez & Producers ,Tommy Musto, Eddie Mercado , 20 Fingers JJ Flores and Charlie “ Babie” ) , David Sanchez ,Ralf Torres, Willie Ruiz ,Giuseppe D. & Carlos Berrios to name a few. In 2006 she wrote and directed the play, “The Christmas Story ” .She started her company, “He Allowed Works” and in 2006- 2008 she presented her play entitled, “Were U There”, inspired by her real life. In 2008 she relocated to Florida & is presently working on her new Latin R & B CD out on Tazmania Records summer 2010. The CD will include her new single a remake of Freda Payne’s, "Band of Gold”! She continues to expand her wings publishing of her own book and a future cosmetic Her other talents include, scouting talent, & image consulting. She presently is hosting her own winter 2011 Cable tv/web show! Adelante! With Arlene!.

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