Diz Gibran - Soon You'll Understand Review

Precise lyrical timing and mature rap bravado make Diz Gibran the perfect combination between a 90's MC and new millenium business savvy rapper. With Soon You'll Understand, solely produced by one of the best (albeit relatively unknown) producers, Moonshine, he's put forth what is to date the most lush sounding polished mixtape/ street album I've heard. The mixtape is promotionally backed by the clothing line Crooks & Castles and has garnered an abundance of respect throughout the streets. Diz's flow and timing are virtually immpecable and even where he doesn't seem to posess much range his consitency still captivates. Probably the most noticeable downfall, which likely has more to do with the purpose of the mixtape than skill, was the absence of a viable, uptempo, "radio-friendly" song. Something not necessary but welcomed. And if thats the only "flaw"... I'd say he's doing pretty well. From the dark ominous sound of songs like Run Around which features Moonshine on the chorus, and the classy, late 60's Standards sound in songs like Exactly, to the exotic vivid tones of Calypso Flow, and the powerful dramatic blare of tracks like Truly Yours featuring BJ The Chicago Kid, this mixtape is very close to a street masterpiece. Graded:

Lyrics: 10

Flow/Rhyme scheme - 9

Style - 10

Beat selection - 10

Listenability - 9

Overall = A +

Soon You'll Understand is a definite can't miss mixtape for casual listeners and rap-heads alike.