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. [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. Years later, he maintained that that gesture prompted the networks to temporarily remove their cameras from dugouts. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. But me, Ive been holding back on what I show. When he got to the dugout, he grabbed his crotch in front of the national TV audience. iconic Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, full of young players. But now Im not so hot on the idea. Log in to submit a correction to this page . [106][107] In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act. [19] He released "Holla at Your Boy" as the album's lead single on 2 January 2010. Sports support group helps Phillies fans cope with World Series loss. [30] Following the album's release, E.M.E acts toured the United States. He made this announcement on Instagram shortly after the conclusion of 2Face Idibia's Fortified tribute concert.[57]. Old school hip-hop DJ and producer best known for his work on Tommy Boy Records, including the classic "Play That Beat Mr. DJ" with MC G.L.O.B.E. 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. One of the greatest pitchers in franchise history, the lefty posted a record of 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 . Lists Contributions. [66] The album features guest appearances from Drake, Major Lazer, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla Sign, Efya, Bucie and Trey Songz. He later attended Lead City University, but dropped out after completing two sessions. . [88][89], More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. In addition to winning the award, he was awarded a 2012 Hyundai Sonata courtesy of the organizers. Mr. Simmons signed with St. Louis and over the next six seasons won 68 games and helped the Cardinals reach the 1964 World Series. [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 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. But in 1985, on the recommendation of the late UPI columnist Milton Richman, George Steinbrenner hired Meyer as a minor-league pitching coach. [95][96] In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid had left MTN and signed a 128 million deal with GLO. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. [41] The Del B-produced "On Top Your Matter" was released as the album's second single on 26 October 2013. G.L.O.B.E. Despite the lawn-mower setback, in 1954 he posted career bests of 21 complete games and a 2.81 ERA. 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. 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. 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 . First published on December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM. 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. [65] Wizkid released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side on 14 July 2017. 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 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. Published Dec. 13, 2022 Updated Jan. 3, 2023. 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. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. GLOBE & WHIZ Kid Play That Beat Mr DJ Vinyl Record Electro Hip Hop 1983 VG + - $47.75. Finally he stormed off, heaving the resin bag high in the air in disgust. He has remixed songs for Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike (2016), DJ Antoine , Stromae , Armand Van Helden and Eric Morillo . [136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history. 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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. Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. All rights reserved. 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. 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. [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. 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. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. 11 on Billboard Hot 100 | The Beat 99.9 FM Port-Harcourt", "Wizkid's 'Essence' moves up to No. 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. ", "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 tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. [70], Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". 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 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 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. 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. READ MORE: The Phillies World Series history, from The Inquirer photo archives. 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 . His mother is a Pentecostal Christian and his father practices Islam. He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album. Then sometime around 1989 a . His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 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 spent the next two decades out of baseball. In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor, he denied having a child. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. [78] Later that year, he also released the singles "Joro" and "Ghetto Love". His tirade wasn't over, however. First I hear it and then I start to feel it. [39], On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". He was 93. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. 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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. In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. [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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. He started Game 3 of the 1964 World Series. [11], In 2012, Wizkid signed a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth US$350,000. [42] The song's music video directed and shot in South Africa by Sesan. [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. 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. Gregorio Borgia/AP. 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 was also present during the recording sessions for Sound Sultan's debut album Jagbajantis. Im a pitcher now, no longer a thrower, Mr. Simmons said at the time. 15 March 1996, New York, NY, United States. [45], In February 2014, Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million followers on Twitter. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. After a thorough investigation, the newspaper concluded Wizkid impregnated then-undergraduate student Sola Ogudugu. Tweet. 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. 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. DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. A few days later, Hall of Famer and former Phillie Joe Morgan died. Among Phillies pitchers, Simmons is fifth all-time in wins and innings, pitching 1,939.2 innings. He made the 1952, 1953 and 1957 All-Star teams with the Phillies, starting the Midsummer Classic twice, the Phillies said. [38] In an interview with HipTV, Banky W revealed the album's title and commented on the album's delay. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. In 2017, Billboard reported that Wizkid signed a multi-album worldwide record deal with RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music. [121], Wizkid became engulfed in battles on Twitter with several artists, including his erstwhile boss Banky W[122] and former label mate Skales. Klaas Gerling (born January 3, 1981), simply known as Klaas. I probably put them in a slump, he said. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. I wanna get down on my favorite sound. It hurt like hell to get on that train, Mr. Simmons said in 2009. [119], In August 2011, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that the singer fathered his first child at the age of 21. Follow 32 followers. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 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. 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. It was initially released as a freestyle rap. It was initially titled Chosen. He threw a breaking ball on 3-2, which Ashburn bowed at, only to have home plate umpire Augie Donatelli call it ball four. The nickname , however, went on to fit him well in his professional baseball career. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. 99) from 1946-59, Meyer was most noted for his volcanic temper. 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. 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 94. Furthermore, it was reported that troubles within E.M.E began as early as the E.M.E All Stars concert in 2012. 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. [12], Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990, in Surulere, Lagos. [21] The song was nominated for Best Pop Single, and earned him the Next Rated award at The Headies 2011. As a Whitehall High senior, hed yielded just 12 hits in 43 innings while striking out 102. He was the last surviving member of the 1950 "Whiz Kids" team. [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 did throw batting practice before two of four straight victories by the Yankees, who limited the Phils to a total of five runs. Who Are His Baby Mamas? Please enter valid email address to continue. He has the curve, the slider, and the change, and he can reach back and get the fastball. [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. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. [133] He is also a recipient of an ASCAP plaque for his songwriting contributions to Drake's "One Dance",[134] which also earned two Guinness World Records, for being the first song to reach a billion streams on Spotify, and at the time being the most streamed song on Spotify. 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. Whats really funny is that Whiz was the one who really introduced me to Chan! [138] In November 2021, Apple Music Awards announced him as the winner of Artist of the Year (Africa).[139]. [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. [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. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 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. Share. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. [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. [101] In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019, Wizkid said he left E.M.E without any money.[102]. Meyer and Waitkus had had dinner together before Waitkus met Steinhagen in her hotel room. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. (AP Photo/File). The iconic Phillies . 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. Prior to announcing plans for a second studio album, Wizkid had plans to release a mixtape in April 2013. Among Phillies pitchers, he ranks fifth all-time in both victories (115) and innings pitched (1,939). He was 93. [22] Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards. He can pace himself. He cited Pharrell Williams as one of his fashion style icons. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . Waitkus recovered from the wound, but the incident became the genesis for the movie "The Natural. " All the time when I was growing up I wanted to battle Grandmaster Flash, you know DJ versus DJ. 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. 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. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. [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. 21 October 1961. Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters. PhillyVoice Staff, Figure skating program in Kensington aims to make the sport accessible for local athletes, Philadelphia Zoo's new exhibit includes life-sized dinosaurs and lots of bugs, Ex-football player from Bucks County among new 'Survivor' competitors, Eagles will host Browns for joint practices in preseason, Six Flags to enhance Hurricane Harbor with more water slides, tree house for young kids, Watch every 'Rocky' movie in order and for free on Pluto TV. He was 93. 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. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. 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. 1, centering mainly on Wizkid, and containing features from Chronixx, and a variety of other artists. Culture. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. Fortunately, I had my old Army boots on. A . [55] In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Anglique Kidjo would be featured on the album. [63][64], In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM He was 93. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. He was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993 and inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Complete coverage of the Fightin' Phils and their MLB rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. I lived in Twin Parks (183 & Prospect) so I would bring Harold and Mike around and we started playing music in the projects. [15] In a radio interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, he said "his father has three wives". Primarily a Caribbean-influenced record, SFTOS encompasses several other genres, including Afrobeats, EDM, R&B, and house. 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. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. 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 . 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. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. He challenges hitters with his mind.. A series of hip surgeries incapacitated him in recent years. Ironically me (MC Lucky) and his brother Mike (Mike G) had another dj who is the brother of the late Pumpkin. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [123] Other artists include Davido,[123] Dammy Krane,[124] Saeon,[123] Samklef,[123] Reekado Banks,[125] blogger Linda Ikeji. [68] It also debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Albums Chart. Whiz kid definition, a youthful and exceptionally intelligent, successful, or influential person in a given field: the whiz kid of network programming. [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. 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. Meyer, 74, succumbed at his home in Ogelsby, Ill., after a long battle with congestive heart disease. [111] Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz, R2Bees, Terri, and Efya. It was that motion of his, Aaron explained in 1987. The concert took place at the Eko Convention Centre in the Eko Hotels and Suites. 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 . The History: Moved to Germany wanted to DJ. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. (AP Photo). 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. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month. [120] When the story broke, close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time. But your walls are better. 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. The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae. [citation needed] SFTOS debuted at number 107 on the US Billboard 200. [99] On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations. It was initially scheduled for release on 14 February 2011 but was later pushed back. The following year, he was featured on Beyonc's project The Lion King: The Gift on the single "Brown Skin Girl", which also reached number-one on the World Digital Song Sales chart, and won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 11 on October 4, 2021. 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. Play That Beat Mr DJ. 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. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. [36] In an interview with Ok!Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London, he said the mixtape would be released in April. [19], Wizkid began recording his debut studio album Superstar in 2009. Nick Tricome The photo confirmed the 2011 report published by Nigerian Entertainment Today. After four rocky starts in 1960, he was released. The album was made available for purchase and online streaming on several music platforms, including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer and Google Play. 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