Noah's LMFAO Cover Gives 'Sexy And I Know It' Unique, Acoustic Twist (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post  |  By Posted: 05/11/2012 5:47 pm Updated: 05/15/2012 4:20 am

Noah, an aspiring singer from South Carolina, has tackled LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" and produced a unique cover that's taking the Internet by storm.

"I've secretly wanted to cover this song for a really long time but never knew how I was going to arrange it," Noah explains on camera before starting the song. "It's a lot different from the original version of it."

That's an understatement.

The 18-year-old singer/songwriter managed to turn the club tune into a soulful melody that highlights both his voice and his talent. And -- dare we say it -- the cover just might be better than the original.

Noah posted the video to his YouTube channel on May 9, where it has since been viewed nearly 400,000 times.

In addition, the clip has received recognition from editors at Glamour and Ryan Seacrest, who shared the link on his Facebook page.

"Wow! This day just keeps getting better!" Noah wrote on his Facebook page after reading Seacrest's comment.

In the past, Noah has covered a variety of songs, including "We Are Young" by Fun and "Love You Like A Love Song" by Selena Gomez, who incidentally has snagged a spot in the teen's current profile picture.

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Noah, an aspiring singer from South Carolina, has tackled LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" and produced a unique cover that's taking the Internet by storm. "I've secretly wanted to cover this song for ...
Noah, an aspiring singer from South Carolina, has tackled LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" and produced a unique cover that's taking the Internet by storm. "I've secretly wanted to cover this song for ...
 
 
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12:56 PM on 03/26/2013
Umm, his cover is a rip off of a guy who actually came up with the arrangement ---- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsvlsuLau5c&feature=youtu.be
09:06 AM on 07/31/2012
I think Big Head Head Todd's version is nastier--this version is a bit vanilla. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uKw-PonCmM
09:29 PM on 06/02/2012
You have some serious talent!! Has no one discovered you?? Keep it up you are a STAR!! Where can I buy some cd's??
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Gronkie
Radical Independent
05:07 PM on 05/19/2012
Nice job, pulling off the impossible! Check out his YouTube channel, where he covers lots of great songs.
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parisnoire
I love my mysterious lady parts...
01:39 AM on 05/18/2012
That was fantastic!!!! Well done, young man. I think you can erase the "aspiring" from your bio. You are a singer!
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Okechukwu Ofili
The author who wrote about his Stupidity...
05:54 PM on 05/16/2012
Amazing voice!
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lifeseed
Reality Is An GOP Illusion
03:15 AM on 05/16/2012
Very Good!
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Opus Fideo
Atheist. Social Democrat. Canadian.
03:30 PM on 05/15/2012
Wow awesome! Good job kid! Way better than the original.
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zeotrope
per ardua
11:24 AM on 05/15/2012
Wow! Great voice, great arrangement, well done.
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smeeeee
Now take your nice red pill
10:30 AM on 05/15/2012
Okay, fine, then I'll just say this version is fantastic. Awesome. Kicks BUTT!
JRAZ
The more you know, the more you know you don't kno
10:11 AM on 05/15/2012
This dude just won himself another fan
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Bobby Smith
Corn, Wine and Oil
09:56 AM on 05/15/2012
more please.
09:54 AM on 05/15/2012
After seeing Noah's cover of "Sexy and I Know It", I had to do a drum track to it. Share to your friends, especially those who have seen his original version... hopefully it will eventually get back to him and he can check it out.

Noah - hopefully you like it! Send me a message if you're interested!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qByQ7hulTjM
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Anybodyseenthepopos
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04:59 PM on 03/07/2013
Well, I watched it. It's very good, but somehow the drums and the song clash a bit. I DJ and I can only guess it has to do with what key the song's in. Your timing is excellent.
One other thing, is that Noah's version is more blusey, yours is more rock. That's a little issue... Once you get to 1:20 in the video you seem to chill a little more and it helps.

On a different note... Your Drums with the Bourne Theme ARE AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!!!!

If you ever log back in I hope you get this.
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DickTater
American Livestock
09:23 AM on 05/15/2012
Great job...what a voice.

A bird pooped on me yesterday. Just had to tell someone
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10:03 AM on 05/15/2012
The bird poo is a sign of good luck to come.
Lucky you.
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DickTater
American Livestock
10:23 AM on 05/15/2012
Awesome. I'll be waiting
09:22 AM on 05/15/2012
Cowbell, more of it.