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 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. Please give today. [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. 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. For many including myself, it was Grand Master Flash that inspired us to be DJs and rightly so, he was FLASH! Curt Simmons, a member of the Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, has died at the age of 93. He has a sizzling fastball and a good curve, Lobert told The Inquirer. Fortunately, I had my old Army boots on. Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Stan Musial both cited Mr. Simmons as the pitcher who gave them the most trouble. The lefty was part of the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid" team, missing the World Series to serve in the Korean War. [61] Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in. Finally he stormed off, heaving the resin bag high in the air in disgust. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month. 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. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. 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 . He challenges hitters with his mind.. 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. Simmons went 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 shutouts and a 3.66 ERA in 325 games in 13 seasons with the team. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). Play That Beat Mr DJ. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 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. 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. 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. When my arm got sore in 1954 and 1955 thats what bothered me.. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. 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. Among Phillies pitchers, he ranks fifth all-time in both victories (115) and innings pitched (1,939). This blog does not store any files on its server. 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. & WHIZ KID - PLAY THAT BEAT 12" Single USED at the best online prices at eBay! I wanna get down on my favorite sound. It was at Oneonta that season that Meyer hooked up with Showalter, and the future manager looked to him as a mentor as the two worked their way through the Yankee system. 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. [51] The song's official remix features vocals from Drake and Skepta; it premiered on OVO Sound Radio in July 2015. 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He also said it would feature Wale and Tinie Tempah. Curt Simmons poses for a photo in March 1953. He sold the golf course to developers in 2019. Mr. Simmons returned to this area following his 1967 retirement and he and Roberts owned and operated the Limekiln Golf Course in Ambler. Harold McGuire. Both Channing and myself knew Whiz as Kung Fu head first. 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 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Tweet. Despite the lawn-mower setback, in 1954 he posted career bests of 21 complete games and a 2.81 ERA. It hurt like hell to get on that train, Mr. Simmons said in 2009. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. In original shrink Vinyl looks like new and play tested Perfect - 125566855485 Mr. Simmons was promoted from Wilmington to pitch the 47 Phils final game. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. He was traded to the Cubs for third baseman Randy Jackson after that season and retired in 1959. . [79], On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. [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. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. 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. But me, Ive been holding back on what I show. [98][99] He also moved out of the E.M.E mansion in Lagos and acquired his own home in the Lekki Phase 1 area. Bob Miller, who pitched 10 seasons with the Phillies and was in the rotation of the 1950 Whiz Kids, died two weeks ago. He returned to his original windup in 1950 and, along with the 23-year-old Roberts, pitched the young and exciting Phils into first place. [95][96] In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid had left MTN and signed a 128 million deal with GLO. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. 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He has the maturity and concentration. My strength is the ability to change speeds and my motion.. He lost Game 6 to Jim Bouton and the Yankees, but the Cardinals won Game 7 behind Gibson. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. [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. 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. A day before Game 1 of the 50 Series, Mr. Simmons received a pass to attend. Moreover, he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side. [100] Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract. 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. Frank is a columnist and general assignment reporter focusing on sports enterprise, projects and features. At one point Whiz was like, you need to get up with Channing in Seattle his laser disc collection is SERIOUS ! Paul Nice. His song "Soco" became his first Afrobeats single to be certified Gold in Canada. [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. 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. 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. [106][107] In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act. "[62] In May 2015, Wizkid joined Chris Brown on his "One Hell of a Nite" world tour. 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. [136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history. He aslo made the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1969 and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Please enter valid email address to continue. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. Here are some key policies likely to come up. He was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Among Phillies pitchers, Simmons is fifth all-time in wins and innings, pitching 1,939.2 innings. 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. [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. It was initially titled Chosen. PHILADELPHIA Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. [126] and comedian Mr. He cited Pharrell Williams as one of his fashion style icons. Whiz Kid discography and songs: Music profile for Whiz Kid, born 21 October 1961. . History. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, Art Prints would be at home in any gallery. The album features guest appearances from Banky W., Skales, D'Prince and Wande Coal. By then, at the urging of Phils manager Eddie Sawyer, hed become a different pitcher, relying on his funky delivery, his offspeed pitches, and his mind. [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 won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. [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. That sent Meyer into a rage and, upon being ejected from the game, he refused to leave the mound. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. [70], Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". 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. Waitkus recovered from the wound, but the incident became the genesis for the movie "The Natural. " 11 on Billboard Hot 100 | The Beat 99.9 FM Port-Harcourt", "Wizkid's 'Essence' moves up to No. His military service also caused him to miss the 1951 season. 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. [111] Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz, R2Bees, Terri, and Efya. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia Phillies great is no longer with us. All rights reserved. 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. [26] On 12 June 2011, Wizkid hosted a launch party for the album at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites. ", "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. Later we added Cisco who used to hang out with Charlie Chase and we became the High Powered 3 MCs. [24] "Don't Dull", the album's third single, was released on 6 December 2010. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 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. [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. Sports support group helps Phillies fans cope with World Series loss. [42] The song's music video directed and shot in South Africa by Sesan. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. GLOBE & WHIZ Kid Play That Beat Mr DJ Vinyl Record Electro Hip Hop 1983 VG + - $47.75. He had a shutout going into the seventh inning when he loaded the bases and went to a full count on future Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn. [44] On 23 November 2013, he performed at the Guinness Big Eruption Concert in Accra, Ghana. As more tapes became available, they began to be. 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. [82] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. 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. 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. 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. His steelworker father promised the Phillies hed give them the final offer when the bidding started. He had a 3.66 ERA through 325 games, 263 of them starts. 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