", "Wizkid "Ojuelegba Remix" [ft. Drake & Skepta]", "Wizkid Reveals His New Album Includes Chris Brown Collaboration Called 'African Bad Girl', "Videos: Watch Wizkid and Chris Brown perform together in South Africa", "Wizkid Shares New Single 'Expensive Shit', "Angelique Kidjo, Chris Brown on Wizkid's next album", "How 2face made Wizkid postpone his album release", "Wizkid first Nigerian pop star on Billboard chart", "Drake Reunites Jay Z & Kanye West on 'Pop Style,' Taps Wizkid & Kyla for 'One Dance', "Drake Scores First Hot 100 No. 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. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, Art Prints would be at home in any gallery. See more. [13] He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. He has the maturity and concentration. 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). Wizkid left E.M.E. It features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. 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. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. In September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, Ayo. 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[14][1] He grew up listening to King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. . AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Life Cover+ Multiple Benefits in one plan. 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. Nick Tricome & Whiz Kid - Play That Beat Mr. D.J. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. He might remember better but I think Chan mailed me for one of my catalogs when I was selling flicks out of The Source. after his contract expired. He was 93. [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. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The newspaper also reported that Wizkid's Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years. [22] Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards. DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. 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 started twice in that World Series, getting the loss in Game 3 despite limiting the Yankees to one run in eight innings. 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. PHILADELPHIA Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. [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. vkgy is a visual kei library maintained by overseas fans. [55] In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Anglique Kidjo would be featured on the album. 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. I need music energy from my head to my feet - ah. He was 93. In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor, he denied having a child. Simmons was inducted on to the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993 and into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. It was initially released as a freestyle rap. [79] The album launch was later postponed due to the Nigerian End SARS protests nationwide, until 30 October 2020. [85] In the same month, he also received four Soul Train Awards nominations, winning one for "Essence" for Best collaboration. 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. The album's production was handled by Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. Play That Beat was my shit going into 9th grade! 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. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. He challenges hitters with his mind.. 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. My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. EME acts performed in several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Harold McGuire aka Whiz Kid was married to Betty McGuire aka Betty Boo. He was 93. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. 08 ERA for the Phillies, and 1953, when he went 15-5 for the Dodgers. He was 93. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Whiz kid definition, a youthful and exceptionally intelligent, successful, or influential person in a given field: the whiz kid of network programming. [99] On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations. He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. FOR SALE! [100] Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract. [30] Following the album's release, E.M.E acts toured the United States. [138] In November 2021, Apple Music Awards announced him as the winner of Artist of the Year (Africa).[139]. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. [90] He travelled to Beirut, Lebanon, with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot. Fifteen of the 16 big-league teams were then scouting the teenaged lefty, who had led his Coplay American Legion team to two state titles. A few weeks later, Philadelphia signed him for $65,000, then a record bonus. 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. 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. High quality Dj Whiz Kid Died inspired Art Prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. 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. [78] Later that year, he also released the singles "Joro" and "Ghetto Love". He started Game 3 of the 1964 World Series. Mr. Simmons struggled initially, going 7-12 in 1948 and 4-10 in 1949. [97], In February 2013, Wizkid tweeted a subliminal message and tweaked his Twitter account. Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal: AP source. Mr. Simmons signed with St. Louis and over the next six seasons won 68 games and helped the Cardinals reach the 1964 World Series. [7] In October 2020, he released his fourth album, Made in Lagos, which received commercial success and acclaim,[8] reaching number-one on the Billboard World Album Chart. [117][118] The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022. Simmons stopped the New Yorkers with four hits as the Phils won, 4-0, to give Curt his 16th win. But because postseason rosters had to be set in advance, he was ineligible. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. [12], Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990, in Surulere, Lagos. Free shipping for many products! liberty mutual commercial actor doug's wife liberty mutual commercial actor doug's wife Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. He has a sizzling fastball and a good curve, Lobert told The Inquirer. He was 93. Simmons missed part of the 1950 season, including the World Series, due to his service in the National Guard during the Korean War. His tirade wasn't over, however. He spent the next two decades out of baseball. 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). The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories. Its how we live. Play That Beat Mr DJ. [70], Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. He aslo made the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1969 and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. Someone else in the NY trading circle put me up on his true identity. Finally he stormed off, heaving the resin bag high in the air in disgust. Klaas. WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. I won, my career as a DJ took off and I lost my close friend Ricky who died on a basketball court in Korea at the age of 22. He was 93 . In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). 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. New York won on a home run by Mickey Mantle off knuckleballer Barney Schultz in the bottom of the ninth. 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. [29] He worked with Banky W., Skales, Shaydee and Niyola to record E.M.E's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012). Despite the lawn-mower setback, in 1954 he posted career bests of 21 complete games and a 2.81 ERA. The History: Moved to Germany wanted to DJ. 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. Died. [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. First published on December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. 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. There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. 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. Primarily a Caribbean-influenced record, SFTOS encompasses several other genres, including Afrobeats, EDM, R&B, and house. [63][64], In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records. [79], On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. [37] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013. He was 94. His military service also caused him to miss the 1951 season. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. [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. I went from the top of the world to the bottom real quick.. 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