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. Free shipping for many products! [39], On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". [74] It was described as one of his "shining" moments of 2019,[75] thanks to numerous nominations at major international awards, earning him two Soul Train Music Awards,[76] a NAACP Image Award,[77] a BET Awards, and his first Grammy Award, for Best Music Video. But in 1985, on the recommendation of the late UPI columnist Milton Richman, George Steinbrenner hired Meyer as a minor-league pitching coach. I lived in Twin Parks (183 & Prospect) so I would bring Harold and Mike around and we started playing music in the projects. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. [35] On 6 September 2014, Wizkid revealed the album's cover art and track listing. [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. He was 93. [25] Superstar was recorded in English and Yoruba. [121], Wizkid became engulfed in battles on Twitter with several artists, including his erstwhile boss Banky W[122] and former label mate Skales. Carol gave a glimpse of her home in the . He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006. 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. Klaas. Please enter valid email address to continue. A pitcher of moderate success (94-73, 3. [51] The song's official remix features vocals from Drake and Skepta; it premiered on OVO Sound Radio in July 2015. The newspaper also reported that Wizkid's Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years. Ironically me (MC Lucky) and his brother Mike (Mike G) had another dj who is the brother of the late Pumpkin. WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor. He spent the next two decades out of baseball. Carol Vorderman shows off her incredible curves in a leather skirt as voluptuous former Countdown star wiggles her bottom in latest social media update. All rights reserved. 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I owe my life to God, Mom & Pops but I owe my career to Ricky. 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. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. For yearsIve heard the name DJ Whiz Kid(Play That Beat Mr. DJ)weather it be on wax with his partner MC G.L.O.B.Eor in passing conversation with older DJs discussing history and some of the under mentioned DJs and MCs within the Hip Hop universe. First I hear it and then I start to feel it. I went from the top of the world to the bottom real quick.. [52] Wizkid first announced that he was working on a new album during a visit to London in October 2014. 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. http://www.discogs.com/release/260421Salt n Pepa - My Mike Sounds NiceSweet Tee - Its my beatDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - The Magnificent Jazzy JeffWor. [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. 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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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 . [135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. Stream WHYY-FM, read the top stories from WHYY News, and listen to the latest podcast from WHYY Digital Studios anytime, anywhere. Share. [citation needed] According to MTV Base, the album suffered from a pushed-back release date. He was 94. [15] In a radio interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, he said "his father has three wives". [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. Follow 32 followers. 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 made this announcement on Instagram shortly after the conclusion of 2Face Idibia's Fortified tribute concert.[57]. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month. He was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993. Concerned by his awkward, across-the-body motion, the Phillies tried to adjust his delivery. Years later, he maintained that that gesture prompted the networks to temporarily remove their cameras from dugouts. A day before Game 1 of the 50 Series, Mr. Simmons received a pass to attend. Later we added Cisco who used to hang out with Charlie Chase and we became the High Powered 3 MCs. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Life Cover+ Multiple Benefits in one plan. GLOBE & WHIZ Kid Play That Beat Mr DJ Vinyl Record Electro Hip Hop 1983 VG + - $47.75. Curt Simmons poses for a photo in March 1953. 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. In 1993, Simmons was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. Waitkus recovered from the wound, but the incident became the genesis for the movie "The Natural. " He was 93. 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. Mr. Simmons was sold to Cubs in 1966 and finished his career as a California Angels reliever a year later. He also said it would feature Wale and Tinie Tempah. He has the curve, the slider, and the change, and he can reach back and get the fastball. Curt Simmons, a member of the Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, has died at the age of 93. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. (AP Photo/File). Then in 1960, at just 31, he was released during a West Coast road trip. Whiz kid definition, a youthful and exceptionally intelligent, successful, or influential person in a given field: the whiz kid of network programming. A series of hip surgeries incapacitated him in recent years. after his contract expired. Meyer broke in with the Cubs in 1946 and was sold to the Phillies in 1948. In September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, Ayo. [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. Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Stan Musial both cited Mr. Simmons as the pitcher who gave them the most trouble. Both Channing and myself knew Whiz as Kung Fu head first. It was released on 12 June 2011 by Empire Mates Entertainment. 13 on Billboard Hot 100", "Wizkid, Burnaboy, oda Nigerian artists wey dey 2022 Grammy nomination", "H.E.R., Chris Brown and Jazmine Sullivan lead nominations for 2021 Soul Train Awards", "Wizkid sets release date for "More Love, Less Ego" album", "Wizkid becomes first African to headline Rolling Loud Festival", "WizKid first African act to headline Rolling Loud Toronto", "Nigeria: Tiwa Savage and Wizkid Unveiled As Pepsi Ambassadors", "Pop Star Wizkid Signs Multi-Million Naira Endorsement Deal With Pepsi", "Updated Guinness Nigeria Signs New Deals With Wizkid, Davido, Olamide & More For Their New Campaign", "P-Square, Davido and others ignite Guinness World of More. Gregorio Borgia/AP. The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae. 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. [61] Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in. [95][96] In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid had left MTN and signed a 128 million deal with GLO. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. [120] Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. They would go on to lose to the Yankees in a four-game sweep. [79], On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. [128], Wizkid's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned him several achievements, including the Grammy Award for Best Music Video as a lead artist on Beyonc's "Brown Skin Girl";[129] his first ever Grammy Award. He was 93. The song broke multiple records, making Wizkid the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records. & Whiz Kid - Play That Beat Mr. D.J. 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.) 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. Wizkid released the promotional single "Like This" on 5 June. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Mr. Simmons struck out the first two batters and ended up with 11 Ks in a 4-4 tie. He was 93. Sadly Whiz Kid passed away in the late 80s. Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at age 15, is a step closer to becoming a saint. Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . [106][107] In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act. [136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history. 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. But your walls are better. 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. 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. Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports. The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories. 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. History. My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping. High quality Dj Whiz Kid Died-inspired gifts and merchandise. DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. Jollof. First published on December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM. [10], At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, Made in Lagos received a nomination for the Rest of Africa Award. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for G.L.O.B.E. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. Ive still got lots of new things that Im doing Whiz Kidsource: Ann Arbor News July 23, 1983, DJDJ Whiz KidHeculoidsHip-HopKool HercTommy Boy Records, Nostalgia King Signature Logo T-Shirt (Large), Gizelle Smith and The Mighty Mocambos - Working Woman, Lord Finesse - Suicidal Thoughts (Flexi Disc), Skeme Richards Black Fist Monkey Shoulder Mix, IG Live With Battle Grounds DTX featuring Skeme Richards, Solomon King Screening At The Ritz 5 (Philadelphia). [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). Wizkid's fifth album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. 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. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. The album's production was handled by Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. 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. Simmons pitched 20 years in MLB, and was on the Phillies from 1947-1950 and 1952-1960. 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. We've received your submission. [87], In September 2022, Wizkid headlined the Rolling Loud Toronto hip-hop festival, becoming the first African artist in history to achieve this feat. His song "Soco" became his first Afrobeats single to be certified Gold in Canada. [82] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. 21 October 1961. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . [42] The song's music video directed and shot in South Africa by Sesan. [86], On the first anniversary of Made in Lagos, Wizkid announced his fifth album More Love, Less Ego, originally set for release on the last day of the Made in Lagos tour, January 22, 2022. 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. Thanks for contacting us. The concert took place at the Eko Convention Centre in the Eko Hotels and Suites. Originally Harold (Whiz Kid) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the house. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. [44] On 23 November 2013, he performed at the Guinness Big Eruption Concert in Accra, Ghana. 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 was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993 and inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. 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. Like this '' on 5 June Kid Play that Beat Mr DJ Vinyl Record Electro Hip Hop 1983 VG -. Whiz Kid ) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the award. 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