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Norwood's vocal stylings have had a significant impact on the music industry, most notably with contemporary R & B and gospel genres.

Many of Norwood ’ s peers laud her as a vocal inspiration and influence, including Kanye West, Chris Brown, Tank, Keyshia Cole, Keshia Chanté, John Legend, Dawn Richard, Tyrese, Ciara, Jazmine Sullivan, and Kelly Rowland among others.

Barbadian singer Rihanna revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that her 2007 multi-platinum album, Good Girl Gone Bad, was primarily influenced by Norwood.

In the interview she stated, “ really helped inspire that album, I listened to everyday in the studio.

Rock musician John Frusciante, former guitarist of legendary rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers praises Norwood, calling her voice “ multi-dimensional ” and “ inspiring ”.

In describing her voice and signature sound he said, “ You can't hear elaborate harmonies with your conscious: you have to hear her voice with your subconscious .” He also mentioned that Norwood was the “ main inspiration ” behind the guitar work on the Red Hot Chili Pepper ’ s 2006 Grammy winning album, Stadium Arcadium.