2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. [22] Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards. [36] In an interview with Ok!Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London, he said the mixtape would be released in April. He was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993 and inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. [citation needed] It was produced by Amsterdam-based Ghanaian producer DJ Henry X. [103] He revealed to Yvonne Ekwere of Silverbird Television that he planned on signing new acts to the label. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. The left-hander won 17 games for the 1950 pennant-winners but missed the World Series when his National Guard unit was activated in September. 2023 WWB Holdings, LLC. Jollof. 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Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies 'Whiz Kids' team, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Ambler, Pa. Originally Harold (Whiz Kid) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the house. Wizkid inked a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009. He was 93. Other young stars included Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. [11], By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits. Bob Miller, who pitched 10 seasons with the Phillies and was in the rotation of the 1950 Whiz Kids, died two weeks ago. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. [23], On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. [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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. 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. His song "Soco" became his first Afrobeats single to be certified Gold in Canada. He made the 1952, 1953 and 1957 All-Star teams with the Phillies, starting the Midsummer Classic twice, the Phillies said. [78] Later that year, he also released the singles "Joro" and "Ghetto Love". WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. [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. [19] He released "Holla at Your Boy" as the album's lead single on 2 January 2010. He was 94. He was 93. All rights reserved. Tweet. READ MORE: The Phillies World Series history, from The Inquirer photo archives. 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. Culture. 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. 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. [43] On 2 November 2013, Wizkid performed at the Guinness Colorful World of More concert alongside D'banj, Tiwa Savage, P-Square, Davido, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, Olamide and Phyno. He was the last surviving member of the 1950 "Whiz Kids" team. (AP Photo). [120] When the story broke, close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time. 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. The lefty was part of the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid" team, missing the World Series to serve in the Korean War. Klaas Gerling (born January 3, 1981), simply known as Klaas. Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. [1] Wizkid attended Ijebu Ode Grammar School. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. Both Channing and myself knew Whiz as Kung Fu head first. The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories. Mr. Simmons was promoted from Wilmington to pitch the 47 Phils final game. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. As more tapes became available, they began to be. Meyer, 74, succumbed at his home in Ogelsby, Ill., after a long battle with congestive heart disease. High quality Dj Whiz Kid Died-inspired gifts and merchandise. [85] In the same month, he also received four Soul Train Awards nominations, winning one for "Essence" for Best collaboration. Meyer is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and three children. Here are some key policies likely to come up. The song broke multiple records, making Wizkid the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records. [39], On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". Wizkid released the promotional single "Like This" on 5 June. Sports support group helps Phillies fans cope with World Series loss. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. He would turn his body, give me a view of his backside, then he would throw and I wouldnt see the ball until a split second before he would let it go then it came floating in like plastic., READ MORE: From the archives: Why Phillies pitcher Curt Simmons missed the 1950 World Series is hard to fathom today. Frank is a columnist and general assignment reporter focusing on sports enterprise, projects and features. which was famously remixed by Steinski to form Lesson One. Mr. Simmons signed with St. Louis and over the next six seasons won 68 games and helped the Cardinals reach the 1964 World Series. 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[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. My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping. [44] On 23 November 2013, he performed at the Guinness Big Eruption Concert in Accra, Ghana. Several teams expressed interest, including the Cardinals, whose manager, Solly Hemus, had played with Mr. Simmons in Philadelphia. Sadboy Fanatics hosts group sessions for fans to express their frustrations and introduce them to new mental health practices. He has remixed songs for Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike (2016), DJ Antoine , Stromae , Armand Van Helden and Eric Morillo . He also released a collaboration with American singer, H.E.R., titled "Smile". His Sunday column, 'Franks Place', examines Philadelphias rich sports history. 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 . In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. Whiz Kid discography and songs: Music profile for Whiz Kid, born 21 October 1961. . He was beatified on Saturday, making him the first millennial to be put on the path to Catholic sainthood. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 "Whiz Kids" team, died Tuesday at his home in Ambler, Pa., the team announced in a news release. [112][113][114] The label is currently managed by Jada P.[115] Starboy Entertainment has been nominated for a best record label award one by the City People Entertainment Awards and four times by The Beatz Awards. Years later, he maintained that that gesture prompted the networks to temporarily remove their cameras from dugouts. [99] It was also reported that money was at the centre of the controversy. Break out your top hats and monocles; it's about to classy in here. 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. 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 . He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. Also Known As. Who Are His Baby Mamas? Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. He shut out the New York Giants for eight innings and struck out nine in a 3-1 victory. The album was made available for purchase and online streaming on several music platforms, including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer and Google Play. [citation needed] "African Bad Gyal" was released alongside the pre-order for the album on 9 June 2017,[69] and "Naughty Ride" was released as a promotional track on 23 June 2017. 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. First published on December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. 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 . Home / About / Guidelines for use / Browse collections / Contact, 2023 Cornell University Library / Privacy, Crash Crew (Crash Crew was an early hip-hop group who recorded for Sugar Hill Records. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. [35] On 6 September 2014, Wizkid revealed the album's cover art and track listing. 15 March 1996, New York, NY, United States. 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. 11 on Billboard Hot 100 | The Beat 99.9 FM Port-Harcourt", "Wizkid's 'Essence' moves up to No. He did throw batting practice before two of four straight victories by the Yankees, who limited the Phils to a total of five runs. [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. 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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete . 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. Finally he stormed off, heaving the resin bag high in the air in disgust. 08 ERA for the Phillies, and 1953, when he went 15-5 for the Dodgers. Thanks for contacting us. Official Facebook Page of Dj WhizKid of Fame 95 FM. 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He was traded to the Cubs for third baseman Randy Jackson after that season and retired in 1959. [81], On 13 August 2021, he released a remix of "Essence", featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber. 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. & Whiz Kid - Play That Beat Mr. D.J. [65] Wizkid released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side on 14 July 2017. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and California Angels. A series of hip surgeries incapacitated him in recent years. Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Stan Musial both cited Mr. Simmons as the pitcher who gave them the most trouble. [121], Wizkid became engulfed in battles on Twitter with several artists, including his erstwhile boss Banky W[122] and former label mate Skales. DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. 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 . He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. The photo confirmed the 2011 report published by Nigerian Entertainment Today. 1', "Samas 27: Nominations are out and men are leading the nods", "WizKid Essence (Remix) feat Justin Bieber", "Wizkid's 'Essence' hits a new peak of No. [117][118] The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. His steelworker father promised the Phillies hed give them the final offer when the bidding started. 1 as Lead Artist With 'One Dance', "Wizkid Continues His Hot Streak With a New Banger Alongside DJ Henry X", "DJ Henry XWizkid "Like This" [ft. 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While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. But 1964 was certainly a highlight, especially the World Series.. All rights reserved. [120] Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. 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. He has a sizzling fastball and a good curve, Lobert told The Inquirer. 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. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Simmons started two games for the 1964 World Series champion Cardinals, who beat the Yankees in seven games. April 24, 2017. He sold the golf course to developers in 2019. [82] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. Fourteen years later, when he went a career-best 18-9 for the world-champion Cardinals, he defeated his former team four times, including an 8-5 win on Sept. 30 that completed the 64 Phils historic 10-game collapse. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. 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 also gave an estimated time frame for the album's release. He was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. [120] In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation. [136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history. But because postseason rosters had to be set in advance, he was ineligible. As a Whitehall High senior, hed yielded just 12 hits in 43 innings while striking out 102. A . Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . [40] On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti. The lefthander ranks fifth all-time in the franchise in wins and innings pitched, sixth in starts and shutouts recorded, and ninth all-time in strikeouts. [63][64], In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records. 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 was 93. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. In 2017, Billboard reported that Wizkid signed a multi-album worldwide record deal with RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music. It was because of Mr. Gasca that the likes of The Rza, Quentin Tarantino, Samuel Jackson, New Yorkers and Hip Hop kids could get their fix and own these flicks on VHS from the mid 80s well into the 90s. The population of tiny Egypt was barely over 700, but on the night of June 7, 1947, 6,252 fans gathered in that hamlet just north of Allentown to watch Mr. Simmons, an 18-year-old hometown hero, pitch for his local amateur team in an exhibition game against the Phillies. Meyer's best known temper tantrum happened during a TV "Game of the Week" in 1953 when, as a Dodger, he was pitching against his former Phillies teammates. iconic Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, full of young players. 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. [111] Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz, R2Bees, Terri, and Efya. [citation needed] According to MTV Base, the album suffered from a pushed-back release date. He started twice in that World Series, getting the loss in Game 3 despite limiting the Yankees to one run in eight innings. Curt Simmons poses for a photo in March 1953. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006. Was turned down by every club & every crew. 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. [90] He travelled to Beirut, Lebanon, with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot. Moreover, he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side. [74] It was described as one of his "shining" moments of 2019,[75] thanks to numerous nominations at major international awards, earning him two Soul Train Music Awards,[76] a NAACP Image Award,[77] a BET Awards, and his first Grammy Award, for Best Music Video. Phillies Wall of Famer Curt Simmons died at his Ambler, Pa., home on Tuesday at 93 years of age. Described as "one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history," Simmons had a 115-110 Phillies record, pitching 109 complete games with 18 shutouts. When Showalter was named Yankee manager, he brought Meyer with him as his bench coach in 1992. The album's production was handled by Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. The album features guest appearances from Banky W., Skales, D'Prince and Wande Coal. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 13 on Billboard Hot 100", "Wizkid, Burnaboy, oda Nigerian artists wey dey 2022 Grammy nomination", "H.E.R., Chris Brown and Jazmine Sullivan lead nominations for 2021 Soul Train Awards", "Wizkid sets release date for "More Love, Less Ego" album", "Wizkid becomes first African to headline Rolling Loud Festival", "WizKid first African act to headline Rolling Loud Toronto", "Nigeria: Tiwa Savage and Wizkid Unveiled As Pepsi Ambassadors", "Pop Star Wizkid Signs Multi-Million Naira Endorsement Deal With Pepsi", "Updated Guinness Nigeria Signs New Deals With Wizkid, Davido, Olamide & More For Their New Campaign", "P-Square, Davido and others ignite Guinness World of More. Ironically me (MC Lucky) and his brother Mike (Mike G) had another dj who is the brother of the late Pumpkin. At one point Whiz was like, you need to get up with Channing in Seattle his laser disc collection is SERIOUS ! Paul Nice. 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). [19][17] He cited Naeto C as one of the people who mentored and coached him when he was 15 years old. He was 93. [20] In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). Meyer and Waitkus had had dinner together before Waitkus met Steinhagen in her hotel room. In 1993, Simmons was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. Then sometime around 1989 a . 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. Among Phillies pitchers, Simmons is fifth all-time in wins and innings, pitching 1,939.2 innings. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter Susan. He lost Game 6 to Jim Bouton and the Yankees, but the Cardinals won Game 7 behind Gibson. Simmons, a native of Lehigh Valley, pitched 13 seasons with the Phils, going 115-110 with a 3.66 ERA, 109 complete games, and 18 shutouts across 325 games and 263 starts. [55] In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Anglique Kidjo would be featured on the album. [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. The 31-year-old lefty convinced his old teammate he could still win and St. Louis signed him for $30,000, $10,000 more than hed earned with the Phils the previous year. He was 93. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . [46][47] In July 2014, Wizkid visited The Beat 99.9 FM studio in Lagos and told Toolz he had collaborated with Barbadian singer Rihanna. 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. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. February 27, 2023; tools and techniques to measure human resource interventions; mass schedule st cecilia catholic church . Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Wizkid's fifth album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. 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In the interview we discuss a chance meeting between Johnnyray Gasca and Whiz Kid (who was a big collector of Kung Fu flicks) while in NYs Chinatown digging for VHS tapes. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. EME acts performed in several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Later we added Cisco who used to hang out with Charlie Chase and we became the High Powered 3 MCs.