[17] While visiting OJB's Point Beat Studios frequently, he watched 2 Face Idibia record songs for his Grass 2 Grace album. Sadly Whiz Kid passed away in the late 80s. I was mowing a hill at home and pulled the mower back on my left foot, Mr. Simmons said. [39], On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". [70], Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". [121], Wizkid became engulfed in battles on Twitter with several artists, including his erstwhile boss Banky W[122] and former label mate Skales. From that tragedy I grew, dropped "Kid" and went with "DJ Whiz." I owe my life to God, Mom & Pops but I owe my career to Ricky. The following year, he was featured on Beyonc's project The Lion King: The Gift on the single "Brown Skin Girl", which also reached number-one on the World Digital Song Sales chart, and won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video. Curt Simmons, the beetle-browed bonus baby who debuted as an 18-year-old Phillies flamethrower and later reinvented himself as a crafty soft-tosser in St. Louis, died in his Ambler home on Tuesday. Was turned down by every club & every crew. [40][104] Wizkid first signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz to the label,[105] while Berry became an in-house producer. [56] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. While connecting more dots within the Kung Fu and Hip Hop genres, I later find that Whiz Kid was responsible to the meeting of two more Hip Hop gents, DJ / Producer Paul Nice and Seattles Big Chan. He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five (5), a group he and a couple of . His place in baseball will forever be tied to the 1950 Phillies team, who won the NL pennant with a swath of the roster being 26 or younger, hence the "Whiz Kids" moniker. [73], In mid-2019, Wizkid was featured on Beyonc's "Brown Skin Girl", taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. Further information can be found here. [79], On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, Art Prints would be at home in any gallery. He was 93. The album's production was handled by Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. Every pitcher should study him, then-Cardinals manager Johnny Keane said of Mr. Simmons. DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. He later attended Lead City University, but dropped out after completing two sessions. We've received your submission. PHOENIX Russ (Monk) Meyer, one of baseball's most colorful characters as a 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid," a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers' "Boys of Summer" and, finally, a Yankee bench coach under . Simmons missed part of the 1950 season, including the World Series, due to his service in the National Guard during the Korean War. [99] On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations. [61] Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in. [37] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013. A teenage computer gamer and programmer from Italy who devoted the final years of his life to the church until his death in 2006 was beatified over the weekend, making him the . Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . But 1964 was certainly a highlight, especially the World Series.. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. [63][64], In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records. It was initially released as a freestyle rap. But after hearing Whiz Kid, I instantly knew there was something special about him and rightly so, he after all did win 3 Best DJ awards at the New Music Seminar. Born. He was 93. He also earned three All-Star nods in 1952, 1953, and 1957. Ive still got lots of new things that Im doing Whiz Kidsource: Ann Arbor News July 23, 1983, DJDJ Whiz KidHeculoidsHip-HopKool HercTommy Boy Records, Nostalgia King Signature Logo T-Shirt (Large), Gizelle Smith and The Mighty Mocambos - Working Woman, Lord Finesse - Suicidal Thoughts (Flexi Disc), Skeme Richards Black Fist Monkey Shoulder Mix, IG Live With Battle Grounds DTX featuring Skeme Richards, Solomon King Screening At The Ritz 5 (Philadelphia). In 2017, Billboard reported that Wizkid signed a multi-album worldwide record deal with RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. But because postseason rosters had to be set in advance, he was ineligible. GLOBE & WHIZ Kid Play That Beat Mr DJ Vinyl Record Electro Hip Hop 1983 VG + - $47.75. [138] In November 2021, Apple Music Awards announced him as the winner of Artist of the Year (Africa).[139]. In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. [81], On 13 August 2021, he released a remix of "Essence", featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber. [11], In 2012, Wizkid signed a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth US$350,000. Harold McGuire. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. 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Its obvious that Whiz Kid passed away way too soon and that his skills on the decks were top notch and after hearing rumor that he is the one who programmed Paul Hardcastles Rain Forest, it makes one wonder just how far he couldve gone in the music world. One of the greatest pitchers in franchise history, the lefty posted a record of 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 shutouts and a 3.66 ERA in 325 games (263 starts) in 13 seasons . Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. http://www.discogs.com/release/260421Salt n Pepa - My Mike Sounds NiceSweet Tee - Its my beatDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - The Magnificent Jazzy JeffWor. [93][94] In November 2013, Wizkid signed an endorsement deal with Guinness for the Guinness World of More concert, held at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos. I lost about half-an-inch of my big toe, but it truly didnt bother me that much. Nick Tricome The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. Log in to submit a correction to this page . In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in 14 additional countries. In 2016, after years of relentless touring around the world and collaborating with famous artists like Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, and Zac Brown, DJ-producer Avicii wrote an open letter to his fans saying he would be retiring, as per Rolling Stone.Avicii, born Tim Bergling in 1989, was still in his prime and a rising success in the world of house and EDM music when he decided to cut his career short. [16] In another interview with Adesope of Factory 78 TV, Wizkid said he formed a group called the Glorious Five with a couple of his church friends. Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? He sold the golf course to developers in 2019. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. Whiz Kid. Play That Beat Mr DJ. WHYY + Billy Penn host 100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum | Watch live, FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Curt Simmons, left, autographs a ball for teammate John 'Jocko' Thompson before Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 1950. whiz news obituarieskirkleatham crematorium funerals this week. 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Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. See more. He was 93. Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 big league seasons with four teams. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. The score was tied, 1-1, when he was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the ninth despite having driven in St. Louiss only run with a fifth-inning single. Complete coverage of the Fightin' Phils and their MLB rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. Curt Simmons, one of the Phillies' greatest pitchers and the last surviving member of the 1950 "Whiz Kids," died at his home in Ambler, Pa. on Tuesday. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. Whiz Kid discography and songs: Music profile for Whiz Kid, born 21 October 1961. . [55] In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Anglique Kidjo would be featured on the album. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. [14][1] He grew up listening to King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. He had a shutout going into the seventh inning when he loaded the bases and went to a full count on future Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn. He was the last surviving member of the 1950 "Whiz Kids" team. Among Phillies pitchers, Simmons is fifth all-time in wins and innings, pitching 1,939.2 innings. 480 likes. For many including myself, it was Grand Master Flash that inspired us to be DJs and rightly so, he was FLASH! [34] It was reported earlier that the album would feature Don Jazzy, Efya and Olamide. Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes, Mayor Kenneys final budget plan designed to make the city more equitable for all its residents, Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. Whiz Kid. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. [41] The Del B-produced "On Top Your Matter" was released as the album's second single on 26 October 2013. On 5 April 2016, Wizkid became Nigeria's first artist to be listed on Billboards Twitter Last 24 hours chart, following his guest feature on Drake's Afrobeats-infused "One Dance" single, which charted at number 21. A pitcher of moderate success (94-73, 3. [58][59] On 12 May 2016, the song reached number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it kept for 10 non-consecutive weeks. [52] Wizkid first announced that he was working on a new album during a visit to London in October 2014. He was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993 and inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. [citation needed] The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake. He was 93. Simmons pitched 20 years in MLB, and was on the Phillies from 1947-1950 and 1952-1960. Years later, he maintained that that gesture prompted the networks to temporarily remove their cameras from dugouts. In addition to that incident, Meyer was suspended for 10 days for bumping umpire Frank Dascoli so hard he popped the buttons on his jacket, and he received a seven-game suspension for bumping umpire Al Barlick after disputing a call at first base. He later rose to the limelight after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011), which also spawned the singles "Tease Me/Bad Guys" and "Don't Dull". He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. [4][5] He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five (5), a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. Go behind the headlines: From the economy and healthcare to politics and the environment - and so much more - On Point talks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. & Whiz Kid - Play That Beat Mr. D.J. [106][107] In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act. He ranks fifth in team history in wins and innings (1,939 2/3), sixth in games started, tied for sixth in shutouts and ninth in strikeouts (1,052). [97], In February 2013, Wizkid tweeted a subliminal message and tweaked his Twitter account. Fortunately, I had my old Army boots on. Curt Simmons poses for a photo in March 1953. Whats really funny is that Whiz was the one who really introduced me to Chan! I lived in Twin Parks (183 & Prospect) so I would bring Harold and Mike around and we started playing music in the projects. Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. Zack Wheeler Hits 97 Out of the Chute, Works in a New Pitch, Hates New Pitch Clock, Darick Hall Battling for Phillies Roster Spot, Working in Outfield at Spring Training, Pennsylvania Man Accused of Trying to Bring Explosive on Airplane, Vehicle With Baby Inside Stolen in Upper Darby, Police Say, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, QVC Parent Company Qurate Lays Off 400 as Part of Turnaround Plan. In 1983, Tommy Boy Records held a promotional contest, in which entrants were asked to remix the single "Play That Beat, Mr. D.J." by G.L.O.B.E. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. liberty mutual commercial actor doug's wife liberty mutual commercial actor doug's wife This blog does not store any files on its server. He started twice in that World Series, getting the loss in Game 3 despite limiting the Yankees to one run in eight innings. Wizkid's fifth album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. [100] Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. [120] In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation. His mother is a Pentecostal Christian and his father practices Islam. A few weeks later, Philadelphia signed him for $65,000, then a record bonus. (AP Photo). [24] "Don't Dull", the album's third single, was released on 6 December 2010. My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping. He also said it would feature Wale and Tinie Tempah. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. After a thorough investigation, the newspaper concluded Wizkid impregnated then-undergraduate student Sola Ogudugu. The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories. Simmons stopped the New Yorkers with four hits as the Phils won, 4-0, to give Curt his 16th win. Someone else in the NY trading circle put me up on his true identity. [79] The album launch was later postponed due to the Nigerian End SARS protests nationwide, until 30 October 2020. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. Lists Contributions. G.L.O.B.E. Other young stars included Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn. Stream WHYY-FM, read the top stories from WHYY News, and listen to the latest podcast from WHYY Digital Studios anytime, anywhere. He ranks fifth in team history in wins and innings (1,939 2/3), sixth in games started, tied for sixth in shutouts and ninth in strikeouts (1,052). He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. All the time when I was growing up I wanted to battle Grandmaster Flash, you know DJ versus DJ. He was 17-8 with a 3.40 ERA when he was summoned to military service on Sept. 4, the first major-leaguer called up during the Korean War. Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts, and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 big league seasons with four teams. He started Game 3 of the 1964 World Series. Curt Simmons, a member of the Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, has died at the age of 93. The photo confirmed the 2011 report published by Nigerian Entertainment Today. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia Phillies great is no longer with us. [90] He travelled to Beirut, Lebanon, with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot. But in 1985, on the recommendation of the late UPI columnist Milton Richman, George Steinbrenner hired Meyer as a minor-league pitching coach. Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies 'Whiz Kids' team, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Ambler, Pa. Despite the lawn-mower setback, in 1954 he posted career bests of 21 complete games and a 2.81 ERA. He spent the next two decades out of baseball. He cited Pharrell Williams as one of his fashion style icons. Simmons was 93 years old. 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In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor, he denied having a child. On 17 September, Wizkid released the single "No Stress", and announced that he would be releasing his fourth album, Made in Lagos, on 15 October 2020. In 1993, Simmons was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. [31][32] On 12 November 2012, Wizkid performed at the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live 02 Academy in Brixton alongside Trey Songz, Tulisa, Kendrick Lamar and Angel. Official Facebook Page of Dj WhizKid of Fame 95 FM. The newspaper also reported that Wizkid's Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years. [42] The song's music video directed and shot in South Africa by Sesan. He was traded to the Cubs for third baseman Randy Jackson after that season and retired in 1959. Phillies' last surviving "Whiz Kid" Curt Simmons dies. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for G.L.O.B.E. The game has said goodbye this year to so many crucial figures in its history: Morgan, Bob Gibson, Tom Seaver, Al Kaline, Lou Brock, Whitey Ford, Allen. Astros win World Series in Game 6 against the Phillies. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Banky W., Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon and Wale. Published Dec. 13, 2022 Updated Jan. 3, 2023. 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Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. Last week I interviewed a gentlemen by the name ofJohnnyray Gascawho is known as the person who created the market and introduced a generation of Kung Fu film lovers to Shaw Brothers flicks bootlegged to VHS. As more tapes became available, they began to be. 99) from 1946-59, Meyer was most noted for his volcanic temper. DETROIT (AP) -- Bob Miller, a right-hander for the Philadelphia Phillies' 1950 "Whiz Kids" National League pennant winner who went on to coach alma mater Detroit Mercy for 36 years, died Saturday. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. FOR SALE! By then, at the urging of Phils manager Eddie Sawyer, hed become a different pitcher, relying on his funky delivery, his offspeed pitches, and his mind. [101] In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019, Wizkid said he left E.M.E without any money.[102]. Getty Images. [123] Other artists include Davido,[123] Dammy Krane,[124] Saeon,[123] Samklef,[123] Reekado Banks,[125] blogger Linda Ikeji. He has a sizzling fastball and a good curve, Lobert told The Inquirer. He made this announcement on Instagram shortly after the conclusion of 2Face Idibia's Fortified tribute concert.[57]. He is best known for his remix of Infinity by Guru Josh , which peaked 1st on the Belgian chart and 2nd on the Dutch chart in 2008. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. I need music energy from my head to my feet - ah. [23], On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. Then in 1960, at just 31, he was released during a West Coast road trip. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. On Point is produced by WBUR for NPR. Originally Harold (Whiz Kid) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the house. [18] He later met OJB Jezreel, a record producer who prevented him from recording for a year. WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor. By day, DiFranco worked in a professional music studio, while Stein was a copy supervisor for Doyle Dane Bernbach.Although the two were older (27 and 31, respectively) than most of their peers in the hip-hop community, they were . Curt Simmons, a pitcher who helped propel the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies to the franchise's first pennant in 35 years and went on to become one of . He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album. [9] The album includes the single "Essence" featuring Tems, which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100,[10] and reached the top ten following a remix released by Justin Bieber. April 24, 2017. After doing a lot of block stuff we started doing the T-Connection with Herc and thats when Whiz Kid really blew up. Asim (formally MC Lucky)Source: The Old School Hip Hop Forum. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . I had my ups and downs, arm problems and some tough luck like cutting my toe with a lawn mower in 1953 when I was having a good year, he said in 2014. [133] He is also a recipient of an ASCAP plaque for his songwriting contributions to Drake's "One Dance",[134] which also earned two Guinness World Records, for being the first song to reach a billion streams on Spotify, and at the time being the most streamed song on Spotify. A Lehigh Valley native who ended a spirited bidding war by signing with the Phillies in 1947, Mr. Simmons was the last of the Whiz Kids, the youthful 1950 Phillies team that captured the citys imagination and the franchises first pennant in 35 years. [13] He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. Please give today. He got his nickname "Mad Monk" when he and four other starters on his high school basketball team all shaved their heads for a championship game. All rights reserved. It hurt like hell to get on that train, Mr. Simmons said in 2009. [135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. He has remixed songs for Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike (2016), DJ Antoine , Stromae , Armand Van Helden and Eric Morillo . Memphis music:Stax Records alumni salute founder Jim Stewart during emotional museum event A banker by trade, the mild-mannered Stewart was an unlikely convert to R&B and soul music, but he would . 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