: The use of sharp, punchy consonants and rhyming patterns creates a "staccato" delivery that many modern listeners find indistinguishable from early rap. Historical Significance
Originally performed as a "soundie" (an early type of music video), "Noah" was not considered "rap" at the time of its release. Instead, it grew out of the tradition, which blended African American spirituals with jazz and blues rhythms. The Jubalaires - Noah
: Lead singer Ted Brooks delivers the biblical story of Noah and the Ark in a rhythmic, spoken-word style. Instead of traditional singing, he locks into a steady cadence that "rides the beat" with precise timing. : The use of sharp, punchy consonants and
