The Jubalaires - Noah
2:34
YouTubeSbrPL
The Jubalaires - Noah
c. 1946 L-R: John Jennings, Orville Brooks, George McFadden, Ted Brooks.
8.4M viewsDec 2, 2008
The Jubalaires Songs
Hot R&B Songs
Hot R&B Songs
billboard.com
Jan 2, 2013
The Song Historian on Instagram: "In the early 1940s, a gospel group called The Jubalaires recorded songs that many historians now recognize as proto-rap, decades before hip-hop had a name. Tracks like Noah and God Almighty featured rapid-fire spoken rhythms, complex rhyme patterns, and call-and-response delivery that closely resemble modern rap flows, all performed over minimal musical backing. What makes this moment historic is that it proves rap didn’t appear overnight in the 1970s, but evolv
0:26
The Song Historian on Instagram: "In the early 1940s, a gospel group called The Jubalaires recorded songs that many historians now recognize as proto-rap, decades before hip-hop had a name. Tracks like Noah and God Almighty featured rapid-fire spoken rhythms, complex rhyme patterns, and call-and-response delivery that closely resemble modern rap flows, all performed over minimal musical backing. What makes this moment historic is that it proves rap didn’t appear overnight in the 1970s, but evolv
Instagramthesonghistorian
14.8K views2 months ago
The Jubalaires: The First Rap Song Ever Recorded
0:12
The Jubalaires: The First Rap Song Ever Recorded
TikTokraprenjerr
272.9K views1 month ago
Top videos
The Jubalaires - God Almighty's Gonna Cut You Down
2:38
The Jubalaires - God Almighty's Gonna Cut You Down
YouTubeupgrayeeed
595.8K viewsMay 21, 2010
Jerrold Benford on Instagram: "Caleb Ginyard, Theodore Brooks, Orville Brooks n George McFadden formed a gospel group named the Royal Harmony Singers (1930s) that later became the Jubalaires. They were active till 1961."
0:30
Jerrold Benford on Instagram: "Caleb Ginyard, Theodore Brooks, Orville Brooks n George McFadden formed a gospel group named the Royal Harmony Singers (1930s) that later became the Jubalaires. They were active till 1961."
Instagramcomedianjerroldb
15.2K views7 months ago
"I will sleep elsewhere tonight." - Klyden ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍ Bortus knows Klyden is serious. 🔪 | The Orville
0:48
"I will sleep elsewhere tonight." - Klyden ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍ Bortus knows Klyden is serious. 🔪 | The Orville
FacebookThe Orville
53.4K viewsMar 29, 2019
The Jubalaires History
The first rap song in history! The song Noah by The Jubalaires is recognized as one of the earliest recorded examples of rap like vocal delivery. Recorded in the mid 1940s, the track retells the biblical story of Noah using tight harmonies mixed with rhythmic, spoken phrasing that feels surprisingly modern. Instead of singing every line melodically, the lead voice locks into a steady cadence that rides the beat. What makes “Noah” stand out is its structure. The verses use call and response patte
0:24
The first rap song in history! The song Noah by The Jubalaires is recognized as one of the earliest recorded examples of rap like vocal delivery. Recorded in the mid 1940s, the track retells the biblical story of Noah using tight harmonies mixed with rhythmic, spoken phrasing that feels surprisingly modern. Instead of singing every line melodically, the lead voice locks into a steady cadence that rides the beat. What makes “Noah” stand out is its structure. The verses use call and response patte
TikTokrecallhistory
61 views1 month ago
The Jubalaires were a pioneering American gospel vocal group (active 1940s–1950s) known for blending traditional spirituals with rhythmic, spoken-word, and rhyming verses that prefigured modern rap. Originally the Royal Harmony Singers, they achieved success with hits like
0:30
The Jubalaires were a pioneering American gospel vocal group (active 1940s–1950s) known for blending traditional spirituals with rhythmic, spoken-word, and rhyming verses that prefigured modern rap. Originally the Royal Harmony Singers, they achieved success with hits like
TikTokuntoldmusichistory
259 views3 weeks ago
Performed in 1946, many say The Jubalaires’
0:33
Performed in 1946, many say The Jubalaires’
TikTokrealhistoryuncovered
329 views1 month ago
The Jubalaires - God Almighty's Gonna Cut You Down
2:38
The Jubalaires - God Almighty's Gonna Cut You Down
595.8K viewsMay 21, 2010
YouTubeupgrayeeed
Jerrold Benford on Instagram: "Caleb Ginyard, Theodore Brooks, Orville Brooks n George McFadden formed a gospel group named the Royal Harmony Singers (1930s) that later became the Jubalaires. They were active till 1961."
0:30
Jerrold Benford on Instagram: "Caleb Ginyard, Theodore Brooks…
15.2K views7 months ago
Instagramcomedianjerroldb
"I will sleep elsewhere tonight." - Klyden ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍ Bortus knows Klyden is serious. 🔪 | The Orville
0:48
"I will sleep elsewhere tonight." - Klyden ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍ Bortus knows Klyden is s…
53.4K viewsMar 29, 2019
FacebookThe Orville
Man Receives 200-Plus Sentence For Setting Girlfriend On Fire
Man Receives 200-Plus Sentence For Setting Girlfriend On Fire
Jan 28, 2012
newsone.com
'The Orville': When Representation Is Well-Intended But Problematic
'The Orville': When Representation Is Well-Intended But Problematic
Sep 29, 2017
advocate.com
The Orville: New Horizons — how to watch, episodes and everything we know
The Orville: New Horizons — how to watch, episodes and everything w…
May 24, 2022
whattowatch.com
The Orville Season 3: Everything You Need To Know
3:22
The Orville Season 3: Everything You Need To Know
Jun 9, 2022
Digital SpyMorgan Jeffery,Kate Goodacre
0:46
Orville Rogers, 101-year-old running sensation, passes away
Nov 14, 2019
wfaa.com
2:06
The Jubalaires — Noah [ Bassic Remix ]
6M viewsDec 2, 2020
YouTubeBassic
4:37
The Jubalaires - Noah [Bassic Remix] [extended video edit]
1.1M viewsApr 4, 2021
YouTubeSoundrian
0:50
The Orville Celebrates 100K YouTube Subscribers | THE ORVI…
125K viewsMay 6, 2019
YouTubeThe Orville
0:38
Bortus Prepares For His Great Release!
47.7K views3 months ago
YouTubeKame Classics
1:27
The Orville - 9 to 5 scene
119.4K viewsApr 16, 2019
YouTubeGanymede23
4:08
Keith Harris & Orville 3-2-1
404.6K viewsNov 30, 2011
YouTubelovinthe80s1
3:12
Keith Harris and Orville - Orville's Song. Top Of The Pops 1982
304.7K viewsMar 7, 2011
YouTubememorylane1980s
1:05
The Orville Main Title
96.3K viewsApr 9, 2020
YouTubeBruce Broughton - Topic
1:48
Kelly & Bortus Sing Karaoke | Season 1 Ep. 9 | THE ORVILLE
232.2K viewsNov 10, 2017
YouTubeThe Orville
2:05
Orville Brooks Ink Spots - You Always Hurt The One You Love
3.2K viewsNov 23, 2014
YouTubeAustin Casey
8:55
The First 6 Missions | Season 1 | THE ORVILLE
922K viewsOct 21, 2017
YouTubeThe Orville
1:37
Bortus Lays An Egg | Season 1 Ep. 2 | THE ORVILLE
410.5K viewsSep 16, 2017
YouTubeThe Orville
3:59
orville brooks ink spots - if i didn't care
175 viewsJul 9, 2024
YouTubeCedar boy
2:34
orville brooks ink spots - baby won't you please come home
193 viewsJul 9, 2024
YouTubeCedar boy
1:31
Ed & Kelly Argue About Their Past Marriage To Krill | Season 1 Ep. 1 …
207K viewsSep 11, 2017
YouTubeThe Orville
3:46
orville brooks ink spots - you were only fooling
260 viewsJul 9, 2024
YouTubeCedar boy
3:21
Keith Harris and Orville the Duck - I wish I could fly
1.1M viewsNov 29, 2009
YouTubemusicmaniac1982
1:59
9 to 5 The Orville fight scene
44.3K viewsJun 8, 2021
YouTubeSpecialagentH
3:23
George Strait - All My Ex's Live In Texas
1.1M viewsOct 25, 2014
YouTubeJoe Martell
1:30
Catch Up On Season One | THE ORVILLE
36.7K viewsJun 30, 2018
YouTubeThe Orville
11:58
ORVILLE BURKE - SHOULDERS AND POSING - BATTLE FOR THE …
17.9K viewsOct 19, 2023
YouTubeMocvideo Productions
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder