Cherrelle, born Cheryl Anne Norton in 1958, is an American R&B singer known for her powerful voice and emotive delivery. She rose to prominence in the mid-1980s, with her collaborations with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis defining her sound. Cherrelle's music, characterized by synthesizer-heavy arrangements and catchy hooks, played a significant role in shaping the Minneapolis Sound. Her most notable songs include "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" and "Saturday Love," the latter being a duet with Alexander O'Neal.