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. He can pace himself. 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. [81], On 13 August 2021, he released a remix of "Essence", featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber. Fortunately, I had my old Army boots on. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. [44] On 23 November 2013, he performed at the Guinness Big Eruption Concert in Accra, Ghana. The photo confirmed the 2011 report published by Nigerian Entertainment Today. He sold the golf course to developers in 2019. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. He had a 3.66 ERA through 325 games, 263 of them starts. That sent Meyer into a rage and, upon being ejected from the game, he refused to leave the mound. He also released a collaboration with American singer, H.E.R., titled "Smile". Mr. Simmons was sold to Cubs in 1966 and finished his career as a California Angels reliever a year later. [1] Wizkid attended Ijebu Ode Grammar School. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. 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. 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. The newspaper also reported that Wizkid's Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years. Follow 32 followers. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. As part of that agreement, and as a way to see how Mr. Simmons performed against major leaguers, the Phillies scheduled the Egypt exhibition. iconic Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, full of young players. The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories. [48][49] Wizkid was invited as a special guest for some shows on Tinie Tempah's tour of the UK in 2014. [56] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. It was initially titled Chosen. 2023 WWB Holdings, LLC. Simmons was inducted on to the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993 and into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. He did throw batting practice before two of four straight victories by the Yankees, who limited the Phils to a total of five runs. 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 . 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. All rights reserved. which was famously remixed by Steinski to form Lesson One. It was that motion of his, Aaron explained in 1987. 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. 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. The album was supported by six singles, including the song "Jaiye Jaiye". Published Dec. 13, 2022 Updated Jan. 3, 2023. Simmons went 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 shutouts and a 3.66 ERA in 325 games in 13 seasons with the team. [29] He worked with Banky W., Skales, Shaydee and Niyola to record E.M.E's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012). The nickname , however, went on to fit him well in his professional baseball career. Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters. 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. He was 93 . A . The . [citation needed] It was produced by Amsterdam-based Ghanaian producer DJ Henry X. Who Are His Baby Mamas? Described as "one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history," Simmons had a 115-110 Phillies record, pitching 109 complete games with 18 shutouts. [120] Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. He aslo made the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1969 and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. 1, centering mainly on Wizkid, and containing features from Chronixx, and a variety of other artists. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. Other young stars included Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn. In original shrink Vinyl looks like new and play tested Perfect - 125566855485 The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. PHOENIX Russ (Monk) Meyer, one of baseball's most colorful characters as a 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid," a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers' "Boys of Summer" and, finally, a Yankee bench coach under Buck Showalter, has died. He cited Pharrell Williams as one of his fashion style icons. Please give today. DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. [126] and comedian Mr. Play That Beat Mr DJ. 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. The History: Moved to Germany wanted to DJ. 480 likes. When my arm got sore in 1954 and 1955 thats what bothered me.. 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. [52] Wizkid first announced that he was working on a new album during a visit to London in October 2014. The first tape I managed to score featured him at the 1982 Battle of The DJs at the Music Seminar along with DJs Charlie Chase and Jazzy Jay and was hosted by Grand Master Caz. Astros win World Series in Game 6 against the Phillies. and Whiz Kid. Bob Miller, who pitched 10 seasons with the Phillies and was in the rotation of the 1950 Whiz Kids, died two weeks ago. I probably put them in a slump, he said. Wizkid's fifth album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. See more. Was turned down by every club & every crew. Klaas Gerling (born January 3, 1981), simply known as Klaas. 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. [120] When the story broke, close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time. 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. 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 . [41] The Del B-produced "On Top Your Matter" was released as the album's second single on 26 October 2013. [18] He later met OJB Jezreel, a record producer who prevented him from recording for a year. [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. [23], On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. [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. One of the greatest pitchers in franchise history, the lefty posted a record of 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 . Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 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. Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal: AP source. [36] In an interview with Ok!Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London, he said the mixtape would be released in April. Mr. Simmons struggled initially, going 7-12 in 1948 and 4-10 in 1949. All rights reserved. [10], At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, Made in Lagos received a nomination for the Rest of Africa Award. [100] Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract. February 27, 2023; tools and techniques to measure human resource interventions; mass schedule st cecilia catholic church . He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. [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. He was so humble, he never let on that he was also my DJ idol Whiz Kid. But now Im not so hot on the idea. In 1993, Simmons was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. 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. 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 . [34] It was reported earlier that the album would feature Don Jazzy, Efya and Olamide. He was 93. 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. [12], Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990, in Surulere, Lagos. Complete coverage of the Fightin' Phils and their MLB rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. 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. The album's production was handled by Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. [79] The album launch was later postponed due to the Nigerian End SARS protests nationwide, until 30 October 2020. [14][1] He grew up listening to King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. Whiz Kid discography and songs: Music profile for Whiz Kid, born 21 October 1961. . Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies 'Whiz Kids' team, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Ambler, Pa. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Meyer's best seasons were 1949, when he was 17-8 with a 3. First published on December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. He was beatified on Saturday, making him the first millennial to be put on the path to Catholic sainthood. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013. [99] On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations. [99] Prior to Wizkid's subliminal tweets, Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. Then in 1960, at just 31, he was released during a West Coast road trip. Break out your top hats and monocles; it's about to classy in here. 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". 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He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. [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. [19][17] He cited Naeto C as one of the people who mentored and coached him when he was 15 years old. Born. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. 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. [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. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. At one point Whiz was like, you need to get up with Channing in Seattle his laser disc collection is SERIOUS ! Paul Nice. & Whiz Kid - Play That Beat Mr. D.J. [citation needed] According to MTV Base, the album suffered from a pushed-back release date. [61] Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in. 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. [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. 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. The lefty was part of the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid" team, missing the World Series to serve in the Korean War. Originally Harold (Whiz Kid) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the house. [33], Between 2012 and 2014, Wizkid recorded his second studio album Ayo. EME acts performed in several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Simmons missed part of the 1950 season, including the World Series, due to his service in the National Guard during the Korean War. Its obvious that Whiz Kid passed away way too soon and that his skills on the decks were top notch and after hearing rumor that he is the one who programmed Paul Hardcastles Rain Forest, it makes one wonder just how far he couldve gone in the music world. 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 is best known for his remix of Infinity by Guru Josh , which peaked 1st on the Belgian chart and 2nd on the Dutch chart in 2008. [82] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. Then sometime around 1989 a . Harold McGuire aka Whiz Kid was married to Betty McGuire aka Betty Boo. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. Every pitcher should study him, then-Cardinals manager Johnny Keane said of Mr. Simmons. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. [95][96] In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid had left MTN and signed a 128 million deal with GLO. 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 . Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete . [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. 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). 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. Klaas. 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. 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. When Showalter was named Yankee manager, he brought Meyer with him as his bench coach in 1992. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. [138] In November 2021, Apple Music Awards announced him as the winner of Artist of the Year (Africa).[139]. 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His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. The launch party featured performances from Banky W, Skales, 2face Idibia, Samklef, Wande Coal, D'Prince, Olamide, eLDee, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Lynxxx and Seyi Shay. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. [21] The song was nominated for Best Pop Single, and earned him the Next Rated award at The Headies 2011. 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 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. 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. PHOENIX Russ (Monk) Meyer, one of baseball's most colorful characters as a 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid," a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers' "Boys of Summer" and, finally, a Yankee bench coach under . 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 . Whiz kid definition, a youthful and exceptionally intelligent, successful, or influential person in a given field: the whiz kid of network programming. 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