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[39], On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . [45], In February 2014, Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million followers on Twitter. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. Complete coverage of the Fightin' Phils and their MLB rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. [119], In August 2011, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that the singer fathered his first child at the age of 21. Nigerian singer and songwriter (born 1990), The logo of Wizkid's Starboy Entertainment imprint, 19902010: Early life and career beginnings, Wizkid began his singing career when he was 11 years old, in 2001. He spent the next two decades out of baseball. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album. It was released on 12 June 2011 by Empire Mates Entertainment. Wizkid left E.M.E. 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. 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The lefty was part of the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid" team, missing the World Series to serve in the Korean War. [30] Following the album's release, E.M.E acts toured the United States. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . From the archives: Why Phillies pitcher Curt Simmons missed the 1950 World Series is hard to fathom today, The Phillies World Series history, from The Inquirer photo archives, California residents do not sell my data request. [6] In March 2017, he signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records; and released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side, later that year. Died. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. For yearsIve heard the name DJ Whiz Kid(Play That Beat Mr. DJ)weather it be on wax with his partner MC G.L.O.B.Eor in passing conversation with older DJs discussing history and some of the under mentioned DJs and MCs within the Hip Hop universe. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). 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 . [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. New York won on a home run by Mickey Mantle off knuckleballer Barney Schultz in the bottom of the ninth. Mr. Simmons struck out the first two batters and ended up with 11 Ks in a 4-4 tie. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. Its how we live. Im a pitcher now, no longer a thrower, Mr. Simmons said at the time. His manager in the contest was none other than Babe Ruth. Mr. Simmons was sold to Cubs in 1966 and finished his career as a California Angels reliever a year later. Meyer's best seasons were 1949, when he was 17-8 with a 3. Despite the lawn-mower setback, in 1954 he posted career bests of 21 complete games and a 2.81 ERA. 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. Simmons started two games for the 1964 World Series champion Cardinals, who beat the Yankees in seven games. 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. Free shipping for many products! The album was supported by five singles, including "Come Closer" featuring Drake. [68] It also debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Albums Chart. A . Several teams expressed interest, including the Cardinals, whose manager, Solly Hemus, had played with Mr. Simmons in Philadelphia. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. As he continued toward the dugout, it came down and hit him on the head. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Life Cover+ Multiple Benefits in one plan. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. In 2018, he was featured on the song "Checklist" by Normani and Calvin Harris, which reached number-one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. Ex-Phils manager and longtime big-league scout Hans Lobert called Mr. Simmons the best prospect hed ever seen. 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. [99] Prior to Wizkid's subliminal tweets, Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. [35] On 6 September 2014, Wizkid revealed the album's cover art and track listing. He lost Game 6 to Jim Bouton and the Yankees, but the Cardinals won Game 7 behind Gibson. Follow 32 followers. EME acts performed in several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. [126] and comedian Mr. [56] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. It was that motion of his, Aaron explained in 1987. 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 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. The nickname , however, went on to fit him well in his professional baseball career. WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor. Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. (AP Photo). [63][64], In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records. 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. But now Im not so hot on the idea. [70], Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". He was traded to the Cubs for third baseman Randy Jackson after that season and retired in 1959. 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. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia Phillies great is no longer with us. Originally Harold (Whiz Kid) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the house. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. Tweet. Years later, he maintained that that gesture prompted the networks to temporarily remove their cameras from dugouts. Described as "one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history," Simmons had a 115-110 Phillies record, pitching 109 complete games with 18 shutouts. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Please give today. [82] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. Astros win World Series in Game 6 against the Phillies. [28], Wizkid toured London in 2012 and performed at the HMV Apollo on 4 June 2012. 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. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. The . 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. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. All the time when I was growing up I wanted to battle Grandmaster Flash, you know DJ versus DJ. Yankees expected to make formal offer to top free agency t Dodgers' biggest problem isn't their new shortstop deficit, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry have first night out since bombshell 'Spare' released, 11-year-old reads aloud from 'pornographic' book he checked out from library at school board meeting. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. [55] In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Anglique Kidjo would be featured on the album. In September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, Ayo. 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). [36] In an interview with Ok!Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London, he said the mixtape would be released in April. But 1964 was certainly a highlight, especially the World Series.. [23], On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. which was famously remixed by Steinski to form Lesson One. PHILADELPHIA Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. [81], On 13 August 2021, he released a remix of "Essence", featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber. 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). 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. ), 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. 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. 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 was 93. [24] "Don't Dull", the album's third single, was released on 6 December 2010. He started twice in that World Series, getting the loss in Game 3 despite limiting the Yankees to one run in eight innings. The iconic Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, full of young players, won the National League pennant before falling in four games to the New York Yankees in the World Series. Curt Simmons, a member of the Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, has died at the age of 93. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. His military service also caused him to miss the 1951 season. [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. [80], During 2020, Wizkid featured on various singles, including "Escape" by Akon, "Gbese 2.0" with DJ Tunes and Spax, "Eve Bounce" by Yung L, and "Consider II" with Walshy Fire. [37] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. When he got to the dugout, he grabbed his crotch in front of the national TV audience. 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's fifth album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. 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 . Share. The iconic Phillies . [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. He has the maturity and concentration. Thanks for contacting us. 11 on Billboard Hot 100 | The Beat 99.9 FM Port-Harcourt", "Wizkid's 'Essence' moves up to No. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. 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. [67] Its production was handled by Sarz, Del B, Spellz, Dre Skull, DJ Mustard, Major Lazer, and the Picard Brothers. He was 93. Whiz Kid. [123] Other artists include Davido,[123] Dammy Krane,[124] Saeon,[123] Samklef,[123] Reekado Banks,[125] blogger Linda Ikeji. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. [86], On the first anniversary of Made in Lagos, Wizkid announced his fifth album More Love, Less Ego, originally set for release on the last day of the Made in Lagos tour, January 22, 2022. Whiz Kid discography and songs: Music profile for Whiz Kid, born 21 October 1961. . [34] It was reported earlier that the album would feature Don Jazzy, Efya and Olamide. He challenges hitters with his mind.. 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. 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. 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. 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He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. Concerned by his awkward, across-the-body motion, the Phillies tried to adjust his delivery. 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 . [51] The song's official remix features vocals from Drake and Skepta; it premiered on OVO Sound Radio in July 2015. Mr. Simmons returned to this area following his 1967 retirement and he and Roberts owned and operated the Limekiln Golf Course in Ambler. A day before Game 1 of the 50 Series, Mr. Simmons received a pass to attend. 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. 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The album was supported by six singles, including the song "Jaiye Jaiye". 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. 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. 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. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. [40] On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti. [79] The album launch was later postponed due to the Nigerian End SARS protests nationwide, until 30 October 2020. Klaas. WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyones stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. [111] Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz, R2Bees, Terri, and Efya. Also Known As. Bob Miller, who pitched 10 seasons with the Phillies and was in the rotation of the 1950 Whiz Kids, died two weeks ago. 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 . Moreover, he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side. 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 won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. That sent Meyer into a rage and, upon being ejected from the game, he refused to leave the mound. Someone else in the NY trading circle put me up on his true identity. It features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. 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. My strength is the ability to change speeds and my motion.. It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Banky W., Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon and Wale. [19][17] He cited Naeto C as one of the people who mentored and coached him when he was 15 years old. 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.
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