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The Common Off-the-Top Flick
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This is the one used by Common and some other rappers when they freestyle. The idea here is that you want to show everyone you’re freestyling by mimicking the motion of thoughts flying out of your brain.
Start with your right hand raised and the fingers lightly touching the right side of your forehead. This is also the position that some magicians use when they’re trying to guess your card (though they close their eyes as well). Then, as you’re spitting, your going to flip your wrist outward to mimic thoughts flying out. Keep your hand loose and wiggle your fingers as you’re doing it. Then bring it quickly back to starting position, touching your head and repeat. Keep it natural.
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Mess around with various rhythyms. The key to making this phat is finding a rhythym that works well with your verse.
You can go between this move and the Kweli Finger Wag.
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I know I've seen Common doing this move, both live and in videos online, but I can't find 'em on youtube. If you've got a clip, email it to escher@flocabulary.com, and I'll post it.
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