History Decoded on Instagram: "This video shows The Jubalaires, an African-American gospel group known for their rhythmic vocal style that many now recognize as a precursor to rap. In 1946, they performed a song called “Noah”, where the lead vocals were delivered in a rhythmic, almost rapping style — making it one of the earliest known examples of recorded rap-like music. Although they were a gospel group, their spoken-word delivery over a beat is seen today as a pioneering moment in rap history