Wizkid left E.M.E. He lost Game 6 to Jim Bouton and the Yankees, but the Cardinals won Game 7 behind Gibson. [56] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. 21 October 1961. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. He was so humble, he never let on that he was also my DJ idol Whiz Kid. 11 on October 4, 2021. [120] When the story broke, close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time. 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 . 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 . He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album. [99] It was also reported that money was at the centre of the controversy. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. [37] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013. 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. Though often overshadowed by longtime rotation mate Robin Roberts, Mr. Simmons left his mark on two memorable Phillies seasons 14 years apart. [68] It also debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Albums Chart. 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. He was 93. He was 93. The album features guest appearances from Banky W., Skales, D'Prince and Wande Coal. 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. Start Over Agent Crash Crew (Crash Crew was an early hip-hop group who recorded for Sugar Hill Records. 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. Who Are His Baby Mamas? His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 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. [citation needed] SFTOS debuted at number 107 on the US Billboard 200. Mr. Simmons struggled initially, going 7-12 in 1948 and 4-10 in 1949. But 1964 was certainly a highlight, especially the World Series.. / CBS Philadelphia. Meyer was in three World Series and was a member of the 1955 world champion Dodgers. He might remember better but I think Chan mailed me for one of my catalogs when I was selling flicks out of The Source. We've received your submission. He was 93. Both Channing and myself knew Whiz as Kung Fu head first. Several teams expressed interest, including the Cardinals, whose manager, Solly Hemus, had played with Mr. Simmons in Philadelphia. Klaas Gerling (born January 3, 1981), simply known as Klaas. [20] In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). [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. He was 93. Simmons' wife of 60 years, Dorothy, died in 2012. 1, centering mainly on Wizkid, and containing features from Chronixx, and a variety of other artists. 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. It was initially titled Chosen. He was 93. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . But by 1959, the Phils were entrenched in last place and elbow and shoulder ailments had diminished Mr. Simmons effectiveness. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. He spent the next two decades out of baseball. 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The album was made available for purchase and online streaming on several music platforms, including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer and Google Play. Simmons pitched 20 years in MLB, and was on the Phillies from 1947-1950 and 1952-1960. Further information can be found here. [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. vkgy is a visual kei library maintained by overseas fans. 1 on Billboard world album chart", "Wizkid 'More Love, Less Ego' review: Afrobeats' biggest star perfects his universal sound", "Top 10 Most Streamed Nigerian Artistes of all-time on Spotify", "From the Magazine: 30 Quick Facts About Wizkid You Should Know As He Turns 30 Today", "History of Ijebu Ode grammar school - Wizkid's former school", "Wizkid To The World | A Nation of Billions", "Westwood Wizkid remix with Akon *Exclusive* in UK", "15 most important events of Wizkid's career", "Music Video: "Holla At Your Boy" by Wizkid", "The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards 2011) Winners List", "WizKid Tease Me/ Bad Guys [Freestyle]", "7 things you need to know about Starboy's debut album, 'Superstar', "Pictures From The Wizkid 'Superstar' Album Launch", "Hip Hop World Awards 2012, Official Winners list", "BN Bytes: The EME Wizkid UK Takeover | Watch Day 2, 3 & 4 of Wizkid's UK Tour Diary", "Empire Mates Entertainment take on America", "Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, Others Kick Off EME US Tour", "WizKid's Interview with OK! 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. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 1 as Lead Artist With 'One Dance', "Wizkid Continues His Hot Streak With a New Banger Alongside DJ Henry X", "DJ Henry XWizkid "Like This" [ft. 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It was initially released as a freestyle rap. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal: AP source. All rights reserved. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. As part of that agreement, and as a way to see how Mr. Simmons performed against major leaguers, the Phillies scheduled the Egypt exhibition. [40] On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti. [60] "One Dance" went on to become an international smash hit, topping the charts in 15 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France and Germany. 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. [88][89], More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. [123] Other artists include Davido,[123] Dammy Krane,[124] Saeon,[123] Samklef,[123] Reekado Banks,[125] blogger Linda Ikeji. 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. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Published Dec. 13, 2022 Updated Jan. 3, 2023. Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013. He cited Pharrell Williams as one of his fashion style icons. [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. [26] On 12 June 2011, Wizkid hosted a launch party for the album at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. He was 93. In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. After a thorough investigation, the newspaper concluded Wizkid impregnated then-undergraduate student Sola Ogudugu. In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in 14 additional countries. See more. 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. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. The photo confirmed the 2011 report published by Nigerian Entertainment Today. I wanna get down on my favorite sound. [81], On 13 August 2021, he released a remix of "Essence", featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber. The iconic Phillies . The . [38] In an interview with HipTV, Banky W revealed the album's title and commented on the album's delay. PHILADELPHIA Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Among Phillies pitchers, he ranks fifth all-time in both victories (115) and innings pitched (1,939). Someone else in the NY trading circle put me up on his true identity. He started twice in that World Series, getting the loss in Game 3 despite limiting the Yankees to one run in eight innings. [73], In mid-2019, Wizkid was featured on Beyonc's "Brown Skin Girl", taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. [citation needed] According to MTV Base, the album suffered from a pushed-back release date. He was traded to the Cubs for third baseman Randy Jackson after that season and retired in 1959. [85] In the same month, he also received four Soul Train Awards nominations, winning one for "Essence" for Best collaboration. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ex-Phils manager and longtime big-league scout Hans Lobert called Mr. Simmons the best prospect hed ever seen. I was mowing a hill at home and pulled the mower back on my left foot, Mr. Simmons said. 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 . Whiz kid definition, a youthful and exceptionally intelligent, successful, or influential person in a given field: the whiz kid of network programming. which was famously remixed by Steinski to form Lesson One. 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. EME acts performed in several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The two bonded over these films and Hip Hop which created a strong friendship until the day Whiz Kid (R.I.P) passed away. As a Whitehall High senior, hed yielded just 12 hits in 43 innings while striking out 102. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. Harold McGuire aka Whiz Kid was married to Betty McGuire aka Betty Boo. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. Bob Miller, who pitched 10 seasons with the Phillies and was in the rotation of the 1950 Whiz Kids, died two weeks ago. The Philadelphia Phillies have landed Trea Turner, agreeing to a $300 million, 11-year contract with the dynamic shortstop. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and California Angels. 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