), 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. [126] and comedian Mr. Simmons pitched 20 years in MLB, and was on the Phillies from 1947-1950 and 1952-1960. 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 . The newspaper also reported that Wizkid's Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years. [13] He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. [68] It also debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Albums Chart. He was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993. His manager in the contest was none other than Babe Ruth. I lost about half-an-inch of my big toe, but it truly didnt bother me that much. The two bonded over these films and Hip Hop which created a strong friendship until the day Whiz Kid (R.I.P) passed away. The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae. 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. Share. Among Phillies pitchers, he ranks fifth all-time in both victories (115) and innings pitched (1,939). In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories. Whats really funny is that Whiz was the one who really introduced me to Chan! Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. The album was supported by six singles, including the song "Jaiye Jaiye". [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. 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. Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. 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. It was initially scheduled for release on 14 February 2011 but was later pushed back. 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 preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. Mr. Simmons signed with St. Louis and over the next six seasons won 68 games and helped the Cardinals reach the 1964 World Series. DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. Play That Beat Mr DJ. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. 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. 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. 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. [26] On 12 June 2011, Wizkid hosted a launch party for the album at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites. 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. Nick Tricome Finally he stormed off, heaving the resin bag high in the air in disgust. Simmons stopped the New Yorkers with four hits as the Phils won, 4-0, to give Curt his 16th win. GLOBE & WHIZ Kid Play That Beat Mr DJ Vinyl Record Electro Hip Hop 1983 VG + - $47.75. High quality Dj Whiz Kid Died-inspired gifts and merchandise. I went from the top of the world to the bottom real quick.. A series of hip surgeries incapacitated him in recent years. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. [citation needed] According to MTV Base, the album suffered from a pushed-back release date. Curt Simmons, Philadelphia Phillies grabbed the ball off the Giants bat, still rolling on his back. New York won on a home run by Mickey Mantle off knuckleballer Barney Schultz in the bottom of the ninth. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for G.L.O.B.E. [19], Wizkid began recording his debut studio album Superstar in 2009. [137] He was nominated in the Best Global Music Album and the Best Global Music Performance categories in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition and "Essence" respectively. [48][49] Wizkid was invited as a special guest for some shows on Tinie Tempah's tour of the UK in 2014. Though Mr. Simmons missed all of 1951 while in the military, was limited by an elbow injury to just 10 innings in 1959, and sliced off the tip of his left big toe in a 1953 lawn-mower accident, he managed 103 victories during the 1950s for mostly mediocre Phillies teams. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. 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". Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. He also gave an estimated time frame for the album's release. [38] In an interview with HipTV, Banky W revealed the album's title and commented on the album's delay. [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. My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. He aslo made the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1969 and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. [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. This blog does not store any files on its server. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. [10], At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, Made in Lagos received a nomination for the Rest of Africa Award. 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. The lefty was part of the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid" team, missing the World Series to serve in the Korean War. 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. [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. 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 . Complete coverage of the Fightin' Phils and their MLB rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. 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. [95][96] In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid had left MTN and signed a 128 million deal with GLO. Who Are His Baby Mamas? See more. 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. Meyer was in three World Series and was a member of the 1955 world champion Dodgers. 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. Meyer and Waitkus had had dinner together before Waitkus met Steinhagen in her hotel room. The iconic Phillies . Simmons missed part of the 1950 season, including the World Series, due to his service in the National Guard during the Korean War. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. [79], On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. 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. [81], On 13 August 2021, he released a remix of "Essence", featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber. He did throw batting practice before two of four straight victories by the Yankees, who limited the Phils to a total of five runs. [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. Despite the lawn-mower setback, in 1954 he posted career bests of 21 complete games and a 2.81 ERA. 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. But now Im not so hot on the idea. [90] He travelled to Beirut, Lebanon, with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot. 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. He shut out the New York Giants for eight innings and struck out nine in a 3-1 victory. 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. 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. Agent DJ Whiz Kid (Early Hip Hop DJ) The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. [111] Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz, R2Bees, Terri, and Efya. Wizkid inked a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009. 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 Game 3 of the 1964 World Series. But 1964 was certainly a highlight, especially the World Series.. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? ", "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. After four rocky starts in 1960, he was released. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. [52] Wizkid first announced that he was working on a new album during a visit to London in October 2014. He has the curve, the slider, and the change, and he can reach back and get the fastball. I lived in Twin Parks (183 & Prospect) so I would bring Harold and Mike around and we started playing music in the projects. It was initially titled Chosen. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. 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. 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. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. [20] In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. At one point Whiz was like, you need to get up with Channing in Seattle his laser disc collection is SERIOUS ! Paul Nice. Mr. Simmons struck out the first two batters and ended up with 11 Ks in a 4-4 tie. He was 93. [82] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. READ MORE: The Phillies World Series history, from The Inquirer photo archives. [78] Later that year, he also released the singles "Joro" and "Ghetto Love". 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. [108][109] In February 2016, DJ Tunez became the in-house disc jockey,[110] and in May 2016, Efya, R2Bees, and Mr Eazi were signed to the label. I need music energy from my head to my feet - ah. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. Though often overshadowed by longtime rotation mate Robin Roberts, Mr. Simmons left his mark on two memorable Phillies seasons 14 years apart. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and California Angels. 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. 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. He threw a breaking ball on 3-2, which Ashburn bowed at, only to have home plate umpire Augie Donatelli call it ball four. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. 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! [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). 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. 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Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. First published on December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM. 1, centering mainly on Wizkid, and containing features from Chronixx, and a variety of other artists. Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. 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 . Mr. Simmons was promoted from Wilmington to pitch the 47 Phils final game. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia Phillies great is no longer with us. 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 93 . For many including myself, it was Grand Master Flash that inspired us to be DJs and rightly so, he was FLASH! Later we added Cisco who used to hang out with Charlie Chase and we became the High Powered 3 MCs. [117][118] The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022. His mother is a Pentecostal Christian and his father practices Islam. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. 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. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? 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. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. One of the greatest pitchers in franchise history, the lefty posted a record of 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 . [55] In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Anglique Kidjo would be featured on the album. [37] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013. 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 . Gregorio Borgia/AP. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. [120] In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation. Died. All rights reserved. (AP Photo/File). 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. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. 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. Mr. Simmons was sold to Cubs in 1966 and finished his career as a California Angels reliever a year later. Sadly Whiz Kid passed away in the late 80s. [58][59] On 12 May 2016, the song reached number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it kept for 10 non-consecutive weeks. Curt Simmons poses for a photo in March 1953. 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 selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. His song "Soco" became his first Afrobeats single to be certified Gold in Canada. 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). Go behind the headlines: From the economy and healthcare to politics and the environment - and so much more - On Point talks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM But in 1985, on the recommendation of the late UPI columnist Milton Richman, George Steinbrenner hired Meyer as a minor-league pitching coach. Sadboy Fanatics hosts group sessions for fans to express their frustrations and introduce them to new mental health practices. 21 October 1961. Years later, he maintained that that gesture prompted the networks to temporarily remove their cameras from dugouts. Wizkid left E.M.E. [40][104] Wizkid first signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz to the label,[105] while Berry became an in-house producer. Described as "one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history," Simmons had a 115-110 Phillies record, pitching 109 complete games with 18 shutouts. [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. A few weeks later, Philadelphia signed him for $65,000, then a record bonus. He was 93. [106][107] In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act. He started twice in that World Series, getting the loss in Game 3 despite limiting the Yankees to one run in eight innings. Simmons, who was 21 that season, went 17-8 with a 3.40 ERA in 27 starts before military service in the Korean War pulled him away from the team that September and caused him to miss the World Series. He had a 3.66 ERA through 325 games, 263 of them starts. Frank is a columnist and general assignment reporter focusing on sports enterprise, projects and features. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. Mr. Simmons struggled initially, going 7-12 in 1948 and 4-10 in 1949. Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal: AP source. He was 93. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month. 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. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. 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