He was 93. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential African artists of all time. Play That Beat Mr DJ. 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[73], In mid-2019, Wizkid was featured on Beyonc's "Brown Skin Girl", taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. At one point Whiz was like, you need to get up with Channing in Seattle his laser disc collection is SERIOUS ! Paul Nice. I went from the top of the world to the bottom real quick.. Prior to announcing plans for a second studio album, Wizkid had plans to release a mixtape in April 2013. Wizkid left E.M.E. [61] Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. 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. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. All rights reserved. Harold McGuire. When my arm got sore in 1954 and 1955 thats what bothered me.. Published Dec. 13, 2022 Updated Jan. 3, 2023. He challenges hitters with his mind.. Meyer broke in with the Cubs in 1946 and was sold to the Phillies in 1948. PHILADELPHIA Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Old school hip-hop DJ and producer best known for his work on Tommy Boy Records, including the classic "Play That Beat Mr. DJ" with MC G.L.O.B.E. Mr. Simmons was promoted from Wilmington to pitch the 47 Phils final game. [99] On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter Susan. / CBS Philadelphia. He has the maturity and concentration. [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. He shut out the New York Giants for eight innings and struck out nine in a 3-1 victory. He spent the next two decades out of baseball. He was 93. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. High quality Dj Whiz Kid Died inspired Art Prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. [79], On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. [103] He revealed to Yvonne Ekwere of Silverbird Television that he planned on signing new acts to the label. The lefty was part of the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid" team, missing the World Series to serve in the Korean War. It was released on 12 June 2011 by Empire Mates Entertainment. [128], Wizkid's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned him several achievements, including the Grammy Award for Best Music Video as a lead artist on Beyonc's "Brown Skin Girl";[129] his first ever Grammy Award. [106][107] In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act. A day before Game 1 of the 50 Series, Mr. Simmons received a pass to attend. [137] He was nominated in the Best Global Music Album and the Best Global Music Performance categories in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition and "Essence" respectively. [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. Simmons was born May 19, 1929 in Egypt, Pa., graduating from Whitehall High School, where he led the team to three straight Lehigh Valley championships. [34] It was reported earlier that the album would feature Don Jazzy, Efya and Olamide. Hearing this rough mix of early Hip Hop DJing captured me at the present moment, the same way it did when I first started hearing DJ in the early 80s. But in 1985, on the recommendation of the late UPI columnist Milton Richman, George Steinbrenner hired Meyer as a minor-league pitching coach. The group, based in New York City, consisted of members DJ Daryll C. (who died in 1999 due to diabetes), G. Man, La Shubee, Barry Bistro, Ek Mike C., and Reggie Reg.) A member of the pennant-winning Whiz Kids team, Simmons missed part of the 1950 season, including the World Series, serving in the National Guard during the Korean War. [29] He worked with Banky W., Skales, Shaydee and Niyola to record E.M.E's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012). Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. [21] The song was nominated for Best Pop Single, and earned him the Next Rated award at The Headies 2011. Tweet. 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 Buck Showalter, has died. 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. But me, Ive been holding back on what I show. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. For many including myself, it was Grand Master Flash that inspired us to be DJs and rightly so, he was FLASH! While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. Simmons was 93 years old. Originally Harold (Whiz Kid) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the house. When he got to the dugout, he grabbed his crotch in front of the national TV audience. He returned to his original windup in 1950 and, along with the 23-year-old Roberts, pitched the young and exciting Phils into first place. ", "Wizkid "Ojuelegba Remix" [ft. 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[18] He later met OJB Jezreel, a record producer who prevented him from recording for a year. Sadboy Fanatics hosts group sessions for fans to express their frustrations and introduce them to new mental health practices. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month. Tommy Boy - TB 836-7 Vinyl, 7" See Details on eBay available at $34.04 Buy It Now , Click to see shipping cost , 30-Day Returns, eBay Money Back Guarantee 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. That style made him an effective counterpoint to fireballing Cardinals ace Bob Gibson. He also gave an estimated time frame for the album's release. 15 March 1996, New York, NY, United States. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. 11 on October 4, 2021. [54] Wizkid released "Expensive Shit", an Afrobeats song built on light guitars, saxophone lines and acoustic percussion in May 2015; the song was reported as being a likely inclusion on the album. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). [33], Between 2012 and 2014, Wizkid recorded his second studio album Ayo. 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. 11 on Billboard Hot 100 | The Beat 99.9 FM Port-Harcourt", "Wizkid's 'Essence' moves up to No. In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor, he denied having a child. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . [56] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. But because postseason rosters had to be set in advance, he was ineligible. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 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 94. He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album. He revealed "African Bad Gyal" as his collaborative single with Chris Brown and said it would be the lead single from his third studio album. [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. [25] Superstar was recorded in English and Yoruba. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . 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 . He had a 3.66 ERA through 325 games, 263 of them starts. & WHIZ KID - PLAY THAT BEAT 12" Single USED at the best online prices at eBay! Culture. [70], Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. [12], Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990, in Surulere, Lagos. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. A few weeks later, Philadelphia signed him for $65,000, then a record bonus. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. [15] In a radio interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, he said "his father has three wives". Someone else in the NY trading circle put me up on his true identity. He was 93. [83][84], In November 2021, at the 64th Annual Grammy Award, his album, Made in Lagos and his song "Essence" earned him two Grammy nominations. [23], On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. 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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 . Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. After four rocky starts in 1960, he was released. Phillies' last surviving "Whiz Kid" Curt Simmons dies. [55] In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Anglique Kidjo would be featured on the album. He was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993. Play That Beat Mr DJ. 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. Was turned down by every club & every crew. Whiz Kid was a god like Thor on the decks and its shocking that he doesnt get the mention from many of his peers about his greatness. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006. Simmons started two games for the 1964 World Series champion Cardinals, who beat the Yankees in seven games. [50], On 5 January 2015, Wizkid released the music video for "Ojuelegba", a song that highlights the struggles he endured in the early years of his recording career. Nick Tricome A few days later, Hall of Famer and former Phillie Joe Morgan died. For years I've heard the name DJ Whiz Kid (Play That Beat Mr. DJ)weather it be on wax with his partner MC G.L.O.B.E or in passing conversation with older DJ's discussing history and some of the under mentioned DJs and MC's within the Hip Hop universe. They would go on to lose to the Yankees in a four-game sweep. 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. [19][17] He cited Naeto C as one of the people who mentored and coached him when he was 15 years old. I was mowing a hill at home and pulled the mower back on my left foot, Mr. Simmons said. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM Died. I lost about half-an-inch of my big toe, but it truly didnt bother me that much. 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. 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 with the team. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. April 24, 2017. 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. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. He also earned three All-Star nods in 1952, 1953, and 1957. [40] On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti. [98][99] He also moved out of the E.M.E mansion in Lagos and acquired his own home in the Lekki Phase 1 area. He recorded his first song with, List of awards and nominations received by Wizkid, "Wizkid honoured by Minnesota governor in U. S.", "How Nigeria's Wizkid fashioned a new sound that won global appeal", "The Essence of Wizkid's Sound: 5 Ways He's Pushed Afrobeats", "10 Greatest Achievements of Wizkid You Should Know About", "Wizkid, Burna Boy Becomes Latest African To Bag The Grammy Awards", "Listen to WizKid's new album Made in Lagos", "Wizkid's 'Made in Lagos' hits No. He has remixed songs for Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike (2016), DJ Antoine , Stromae , Armand Van Helden and Eric Morillo . [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. Log in to submit a correction to this page . [91][92] On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Wizkid had signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria. Also Known As. In original shrink Vinyl looks like new and play tested Perfect - 125566855485 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. FOR SALE! Gregorio Borgia/AP. [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. 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