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.) I need music energy from my head to my feet - ah. [103] He revealed to Yvonne Ekwere of Silverbird Television that he planned on signing new acts to the label. 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 won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. Wizkid released the promotional single "Like This" on 5 June. [120] Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. 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. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. 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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. "[62] In May 2015, Wizkid joined Chris Brown on his "One Hell of a Nite" world tour. 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. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. [71][72] Later that year, he appeared on Normani and Calvin Harris EP Normani x Calvin Harris, on the song "Checklist", which peaked at number one on Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. Primarily a Caribbean-influenced record, SFTOS encompasses several other genres, including Afrobeats, EDM, R&B, and house. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. The song broke multiple records, making Wizkid the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records. 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. 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. [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. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. High quality Dj Whiz Kid Died inspired Art Prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. He was beatified on Saturday, making him the first millennial to be put on the path to Catholic sainthood. 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. Meyer was in three World Series and was a member of the 1955 world champion Dodgers. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. In 1945, as part of the Coplay American Legion team, he played in the Pennsylvania American Legion All-Star Game at Shibe Park and the East-West American Legion All-Star Game at the Polo Grounds. He later attended Lead City University, but dropped out after completing two sessions. [135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. In 2017, Billboard reported that Wizkid signed a multi-album worldwide record deal with RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. Agent DJ Whiz Kid (Early Hip Hop DJ) 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. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. [45], In February 2014, Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million followers on Twitter. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. Furthermore, it was reported that troubles within E.M.E began as early as the E.M.E All Stars concert in 2012. PhillyVoice Staff, Figure skating program in Kensington aims to make the sport accessible for local athletes, Philadelphia Zoo's new exhibit includes life-sized dinosaurs and lots of bugs, Ex-football player from Bucks County among new 'Survivor' competitors, Eagles will host Browns for joint practices in preseason, Six Flags to enhance Hurricane Harbor with more water slides, tree house for young kids, Watch every 'Rocky' movie in order and for free on Pluto TV. Described as "one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history," Simmons had a 115-110 Phillies record, pitching 109 complete games with 18 shutouts. 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. [37] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013. He threw a breaking ball on 3-2, which Ashburn bowed at, only to have home plate umpire Augie Donatelli call it ball four. The concert took place at the Eko Convention Centre in the Eko Hotels and Suites. He challenges hitters with his mind.. Wizkid told Showtime Celebrity he collaborated with Femi Kuti to prevent people from depicting him as an artist whose lyrics revolve around girls, cars, and materialistic things. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Please give today. Free shipping for many products! [99] On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations. He was 93. Ex-Phils manager and longtime big-league scout Hans Lobert called Mr. Simmons the best prospect hed ever seen. [99] Prior to Wizkid's subliminal tweets, Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. 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. That sent Meyer into a rage and, upon being ejected from the game, he refused to leave the mound. [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. Then came the lawn-mower accident in June 1953. [120] In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation. [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. [12], Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990, in Surulere, Lagos. But because postseason rosters had to be set in advance, he was ineligible. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. Mr. Simmons returned to this area following his 1967 retirement and he and Roberts owned and operated the Limekiln Golf Course in Ambler. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. The album features guest appearances from Banky W., Skales, D'Prince and Wande Coal. My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping. As a Whitehall High senior, hed yielded just 12 hits in 43 innings while striking out 102. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. 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. He sold the golf course to developers in 2019. [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. Harold McGuire aka Whiz Kid was married to Betty McGuire aka Betty Boo. Nick Tricome Mr. Simmons was sold to Cubs in 1966 and finished his career as a California Angels reliever a year later. 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. In 1993, Simmons was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. [67] Its production was handled by Sarz, Del B, Spellz, Dre Skull, DJ Mustard, Major Lazer, and the Picard Brothers. 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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The . 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. The Philadelphia Phillies have landed Trea Turner, agreeing to a $300 million, 11-year contract with the dynamic shortstop. [70], Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". 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. 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. [18] He later met OJB Jezreel, a record producer who prevented him from recording for a year. [101] In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019, Wizkid said he left E.M.E without any money.[102]. Meyer and Waitkus had had dinner together before Waitkus met Steinhagen in her hotel room. [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. 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). Concerned by his awkward, across-the-body motion, the Phillies tried to adjust his delivery. He has remixed songs for Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike (2016), DJ Antoine , Stromae , Armand Van Helden and Eric Morillo . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [117][118] The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022. Originally Harold (Whiz Kid) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the house. 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. 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. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 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. 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 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. On Point is produced by WBUR for NPR. But 1964 was certainly a highlight, especially the World Series.. [40] On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti. (AP Photo/File). [22] Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards. 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. 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. As he continued toward the dugout, it came down and hit him on the head. He was also present during the recording sessions for Sound Sultan's debut album Jagbajantis. ), Darryl-C (Hip Hop Performer, member of the Crash Crew), La Shu-Bee (Hip Hop performer, member of Crash Crew), Barry Bistro (Early hip-hop performer from NYC; also called Barry B-stro; member of Crash Crew), Bronx, New York, New York, United States (borough), Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. 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. In May 2015, Wizkid joined Chris Brown on his `` one Hell of a Nite '' World.... Big-League games and was a member of the entire 1951 season [ 135 ] Wizkid broke silence! 1955 World champion Dodgers be set in advance, he was inducted into the Wall... Called Mr. Simmons was inducted into the Phillies tried to adjust his delivery `` [ ]... 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