by Steve HueyAlthough she didnt score as many pop crossovers as groups like Exposé or the Cover Girls, Safires string of late-80s club hits helped make her one of Latin freestyles most popular female performers. Born Wilma Cosme in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she grew up mostly in East Harlem and began her singing career as a session vocalist. She was discovered at an audition for the Cutting Records label, which won her the chance to record the already-waiting single Dont Break My Heart. Released in 1986, it became an instant freestyle classic, as did the early-1987 follow-up Let Me Be the One (which she co-wrote). The success of both singles helped Safire land a deal with Mercury, where she recorded her self-titled debut album. Released in 1988, Sa-Fire featured her two previous hits, plus the even more successful Boy Ive Been Told, which was penned by Latin star Marc Anthony, and became a significant success on urban radio and in clubs across t...