By doubleay
Sacramento’s Mozzy has one of the most flavorful vocabularies in contemporary rap music, but beyond that his knack for wordplay expands and redefines language itself. From sayings like “what It izery” to “bladadah,” Mozzy could publish an entire book of his colloquialisms and immensely quotable quips alone. Let’s call them Mozzyisms. One of the most imprinting Mozzyisms has to be his use of the words "pure love." As Mozzy continues to garner more national esteem outside Northern California, the saying is being used far more frequently. His incomparable work ethic and the sheer quality of his lyricism has artists and industry figures along the likes of author/media mogul Karen Civil and radio host of Sway in the Morning, Sway Calloway to MMG’s Wale and 300’s Tee Grizzley all riding for him. All of whom are giving him more and more reasons to express 'pure love.'
Before the industry attention and well deserved 320,000 Instagram followers, the ‘pure love’ was reserved for his devoted day-ones and most promising collaborators. When fame comes about some artists outgrow their roots, while others may see a change in the way they’re treated by their early peers. Mozzy Records’ Baggage Claim album simply defies both cases. As Mozzy progresses, he keeps his brothers right on track with him, knocking down doors and paving lanes for original Mozzy Records members and young, promising spitters he has co-signed. From the more prevalent seasoned members, E-Mozzy and Celly Ru, to the freshly co-signed acts like Fairfield’s Young Mezzy and Sacramento’s Shootergang and Baby Face Gunna, all featured on Baggage Claim, Mozzy’s love remains pure.
Our good friends at Noise Pop have just announced the line-up for their fifth annual 20th Street Block Party, which is taking place on Saturday, August 19th from 11am-6pm. The FREE neighborhood celebration brings an eclectic mix of music and entertainment, food and drink, and art to multiple stages just outside the doors of Noise Pop HQ along 19th and 20th Streets, between Harrison and Bryant Streets. While admission is free with an RSVP, suggested donations will benefit the Mission Language and Vocational School.
Leading this year's line-up are headliners Neon Indian, Kilo Kish, and Hoops. Additional artists include Oakland four-piece The Tambo Rays, San Francisco dream-pop outfit High Sunn, and Oakland duo Big Thursday.
Amoeba Music will be on the scene too with killer used vinyl at prices that can't be beat! Come dig in our crates and find some treasures at this unique street party.
More info HERE!
Burger Boogaloo, hosted by the one and only Czar of Bizarre John Waters, returns to Oakland's 
Mosswood Park on July 1st and 2nd! For their fifth year, Burger Boogaloo makes history with an epic two-day line-up that includes Iggy Pop, Buzzcocks, X, Guitar Wolf, Redd Kross, and many more.
You just can't afford to miss this Dionysian celebration of rock, roll, food, booze, and shopping. Visit the Amoeba booth for great deals, hot vinyl, and fun prizes.
Get you tickets now HERE and check out the full line-up, plus info on all the kick-off and after parties HERE!
SATURDAY, JULY 1
IGGY POP
GUITAR WOLF
REDD KROSS
NOBUNNY
BABY SHAKES
PERSONAL & THE PIZZAS
BLOODSHOT BILL
WOUNDED LION
LOSIN' STREAKS
VERTIGO
CAR CRASH
DJ SEAN SPITS
DJ'S SID S. PRESLEY & OMAR PEREZ
By Kai Wada Roath
Ambassador of Confusion Hill and host of the Super Shangri-La Show
There is an old rumor that Don Knotts actually drank seven real Blast-Offs (a Boilermaker with a launch 
countdown) in the filming of the bar scene in The Reluctant Astronaut, and after the beyond-intoxicating take seven, he staggered off set, mumbling incoherently about the physical natural wonders of the Swedish actress Uschi Digard, until he reached his trailer, put on a Ferrante & Teicher space album (it is still debated by movie historians which LP it was: Soundproof: The Sound of Tomorrow Today or Blast Off, which would have made more sense), and proceeded to get naked, keeping on only his space helmet and knee high black socks. He then performed an interpretive moon man dance with the trailer's window shades open so passing actors and actresses could admire his off stage talents.
Now, some folks love Space Age Pop and they day dream while listening to their Esquivel and Dick Hyman records that they owned a Jetsons space car so they could zip from the moon burger stand to the space shopping mall while a French maid robot cleaned their condo. Personally, I like to practice my pendulum dowsing with a few slices of Mimolette and chilled port while I listen to "Fear" off the Ventures in Space album on repeat.
Keep up to date with all the haps at Amoeba SF and Amoeba Berkeley with this handy calendar! We've got loads of sales, live shows, and in-store events to keep you busy all month long.
