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[40] On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. 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. 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. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. 99) from 1946-59, Meyer was most noted for his volcanic temper. I went from the top of the world to the bottom real quick.. A few days later, Hall of Famer and former Phillie Joe Morgan died. 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 . [34] It was reported earlier that the album would feature Don Jazzy, Efya and Olamide. & WHIZ KID - PLAY THAT BEAT 12" Single USED at the best online prices at eBay! [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. Meyer and Waitkus had had dinner together before Waitkus met Steinhagen in her hotel room. / CBS Philadelphia. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. [120] In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation. [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. 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. In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor, he denied having a child. Harold McGuire aka Whiz Kid was married to Betty McGuire aka Betty Boo. In addition to that incident, Meyer was suspended for 10 days for bumping umpire Frank Dascoli so hard he popped the buttons on his jacket, and he received a seven-game suspension for bumping umpire Al Barlick after disputing a call at first base. READ MORE: The Phillies World Series history, from The Inquirer photo archives. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. But your walls are better. Log in to submit a correction to this page . In hip hop's earliest days, the music only existed in live form, and the music was spread via tapes of parties and shows. 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. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. He was 93. [35] On 6 September 2014, Wizkid revealed the album's cover art and track listing. [31][32] On 12 November 2012, Wizkid performed at the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live 02 Academy in Brixton alongside Trey Songz, Tulisa, Kendrick Lamar and Angel. [39], On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". [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. Fortunately, I had my old Army boots on. 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. He was also present during the recording sessions for Sound Sultan's debut album Jagbajantis. Meyer is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and three children. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. 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. Please give today. [136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. It was initially released as a freestyle rap. [135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. [130][131][132] He is the most awarded African artist at the BET Awards (3), Soul Train Awards (3), Billboard Awards (3), iHeartRadio Music Awards (2) and MOBO Awards (6). A series of hip surgeries incapacitated him in recent years. 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 was 93. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, Art Prints would be at home in any gallery. Simmons was 93 years old. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. [27] Superstar garnered Best Album of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for Album of the Year at The Headies 2012. 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. and Whiz Kid. Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies 'Whiz Kids' team, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Ambler, Pa. 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. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006. He also gave an estimated time frame for the album's release. Mr. Simmons was promoted from Wilmington to pitch the 47 Phils final game. Start Over Agent Crash Crew (Crash Crew was an early hip-hop group who recorded for Sugar Hill Records. [56] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. High quality Dj Whiz Kid Died inspired Art Prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. On 5 April 2016, Wizkid became Nigeria's first artist to be listed on Billboards Twitter Last 24 hours chart, following his guest feature on Drake's Afrobeats-infused "One Dance" single, which charted at number 21. Play That Beat Mr DJ. He got his nickname "Mad Monk" when he and four other starters on his high school basketball team all shaved their heads for a championship game. [23], On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. His steelworker father promised the Phillies hed give them the final offer when the bidding started. I lost about half-an-inch of my big toe, but it truly didnt bother me that much. 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. But 1964 was certainly a highlight, especially the World Series.. He was 93. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. Primarily a Caribbean-influenced record, SFTOS encompasses several other genres, including Afrobeats, EDM, R&B, and house. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 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. PHILADELPHIA Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. He shut out the New York Giants for eight innings and struck out nine in a 3-1 victory. 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 . My strength is the ability to change speeds and my motion.. 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. Phillies Wall of Famer Curt Simmons died at his Ambler, Pa., home on Tuesday at 93 years of age. 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". It was initially titled Chosen. Culture. Play That Beat Mr DJ. It features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 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. After four rocky starts in 1960, he was released. FOR SALE! He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. [120] Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. He was the last surviving member of the 1950 "Whiz Kids" team. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. GLOBE & WHIZ Kid Play That Beat Mr DJ Vinyl Record Electro Hip Hop 1983 VG + - $47.75. Wizkid released the promotional single "Like This" on 5 June. [85] In the same month, he also received four Soul Train Awards nominations, winning one for "Essence" for Best collaboration. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Life Cover+ Multiple Benefits in one plan. [36] In an interview with Ok!Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London, he said the mixtape would be released in April. Memphis music:Stax Records alumni salute founder Jim Stewart during emotional museum event A banker by trade, the mild-mannered Stewart was an unlikely convert to R&B and soul music, but he would . [61] Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in. As he continued toward the dugout, it came down and hit him on the head. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. [127], In an interview with Alex Frank of Vogue magazine in February 2015, Wizkid said he wears a mixture of streetwear and traditional Nigerian clothes. 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. We finally convinced Harold G (as he was known) to join us, we dropped the other dj, and became DJ Whiz Kid and the High Powered MCs. [citation needed] The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake. Simmons was inducted on to the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993 and into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. He had a 3.66 ERA through 325 games, 263 of them starts. after his contract expired. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. 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. Also Known As. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. [81], On 13 August 2021, he released a remix of "Essence", featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber. 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. concert", "Pulse Exclusive Wizkid drops MTN for GLO, to earn N120m", "The war within E.M.E as Wizkid shocks fans", "Wizkid confirms he's FINALLY set to leave E.M.E", "Wizkid says he left Banky W's record label without a penny", "EME is Still Family! He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. [78] Later that year, he also released the singles "Joro" and "Ghetto Love". When Showalter was named Yankee manager, he brought Meyer with him as his bench coach in 1992. [73], In mid-2019, Wizkid was featured on Beyonc's "Brown Skin Girl", taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia Phillies great is no longer with us. 480 likes. He wound up with a 193-183 career record, a 3.54 ERA, and 36 shutouts. The Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6. He was 93. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 11 on Billboard Hot 100 | The Beat 99.9 FM Port-Harcourt", "Wizkid's 'Essence' moves up to No. With the Phillies, he was the roommate of first baseman Eddie Waitkus, who attained baseball immortality when he was shot in a Chicago hotel room by female fan Ruth Ann Steinhagen in June 1949. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. I wanna get down on my favorite sound. [53] In April 2015, both Wizkid and Chris Brown performed "African Bad Gyal" at Brown's concert in Durban, South Africa. WHYY + Billy Penn host 100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum | Watch live, FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Curt Simmons, left, autographs a ball for teammate John 'Jocko' Thompson before Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 1950. Originally Harold (Whiz Kid) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the house. Mr. Simmons struggled initially, going 7-12 in 1948 and 4-10 in 1949. [88][89], More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. [100] Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract. The newspaper also reported that Wizkid's Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years. Meyer, 74, succumbed at his home in Ogelsby, Ill., after a long battle with congestive heart disease. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Whats really funny is that Whiz was the one who really introduced me to Chan! whiz news obituarieskirkleatham crematorium funerals this week. The nickname , however, went on to fit him well in his professional baseball career. Then sometime around 1989 a cassette tape managed to make its way into my possession which featured Whiz Kid on the cut and I was totally blown away by how swift he was. But now Im not so hot on the idea. 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His Sunday column, 'Franks Place', examines Philadelphias rich sports history. Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . Mr. Simmons missed the 1951 season while serving in Germany, but went 14-8 on his 1952 return, was the National Leagues All-Star Game starter, and led the league in shutouts with six. [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. Bob Miller, who pitched 10 seasons with the Phillies and was in the rotation of the 1950 Whiz Kids, died two weeks ago. [101] In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019, Wizkid said he left E.M.E without any money.[102]. 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. 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 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. 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. [63][64], In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records. 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. Simmons' wife of 60 years, Dorothy, died in 2012. 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. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter Susan. Whiz Kid. His place in baseball will forever be tied to the 1950 Phillies team, who won the NL pennant with a swath of the roster being 26 or younger, hence the "Whiz Kids" moniker. Prior to announcing plans for a second studio album, Wizkid had plans to release a mixtape in April 2013. 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