[103] He revealed to Yvonne Ekwere of Silverbird Television that he planned on signing new acts to the label. . He started Game 3 of the 1964 World Series. [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. [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. [35] On 6 September 2014, Wizkid revealed the album's cover art and track listing. But because postseason rosters had to be set in advance, he was ineligible. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. [93][94] In November 2013, Wizkid signed an endorsement deal with Guinness for the Guinness World of More concert, held at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos. [111] Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz, R2Bees, Terri, and Efya. He challenges hitters with his mind.. 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. [112][113][114] The label is currently managed by Jada P.[115] Starboy Entertainment has been nominated for a best record label award one by the City People Entertainment Awards and four times by The Beatz Awards. [16] In another interview with Adesope of Factory 78 TV, Wizkid said he formed a group called the Glorious Five with a couple of his church friends. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Wizkid inked a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009. 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 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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013. 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[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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. He was 93. Go behind the headlines: From the economy and healthcare to politics and the environment - and so much more - On Point talks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. [82] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. [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. The album was made available for purchase and online streaming on several music platforms, including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer and Google Play. As a Whitehall High senior, hed yielded just 12 hits in 43 innings while striking out 102. He made the 1952, 1953 and 1957 All-Star teams with the Phillies, starting the Midsummer Classic twice, the Phillies said. [37] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013. 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. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. 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 . [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. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. For many including myself, it was Grand Master Flash that inspired us to be DJs and rightly so, he was FLASH! In 1993, Simmons was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. [53] In April 2015, both Wizkid and Chris Brown performed "African Bad Gyal" at Brown's concert in Durban, South Africa. Both Channing and myself knew Whiz as Kung Fu head first. [20] In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). The population of tiny Egypt was barely over 700, but on the night of June 7, 1947, 6,252 fans gathered in that hamlet just north of Allentown to watch Mr. Simmons, an 18-year-old hometown hero, pitch for his local amateur team in an exhibition game against the Phillies. 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. 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 . He wound up with a 193-183 career record, a 3.54 ERA, and 36 shutouts. He can pace himself. Meyer was in three World Series and was a member of the 1955 world champion Dodgers. 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. 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. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. [15] In a radio interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, he said "his father has three wives". The album was supported by five singles, including "Come Closer" featuring Drake. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. 21 October 1961. after his contract expired. Prior to announcing plans for a second studio album, Wizkid had plans to release a mixtape in April 2013. Phillies' last surviving "Whiz Kid" Curt Simmons dies. Then sometime around 1989 a . As he continued toward the dugout, it came down and hit him on the head. Please enter valid email address to continue. vkgy He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. [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. 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 . Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies 'Whiz Kids' team, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Ambler, Pa. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. which was famously remixed by Steinski to form Lesson One. [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. [28], Wizkid toured London in 2012 and performed at the HMV Apollo on 4 June 2012. 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. Several teams expressed interest, including the Cardinals, whose manager, Solly Hemus, had played with Mr. Simmons in Philadelphia. [12], Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990, in Surulere, Lagos. In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. Whiz Kid discography and songs: Music profile for Whiz Kid, born 21 October 1961. . Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006. 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. Other young stars included Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn. 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. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. This blog does not store any files on its server. Among Phillies pitchers, he ranks fifth all-time in both victories (115) and innings pitched (1,939). [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. [116], Wizkid has four children with three different women. It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Banky W., Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon and Wale. Simmons stopped the New Yorkers with four hits as the Phils won, 4-0, to give Curt his 16th win. After a thorough investigation, the newspaper concluded Wizkid impregnated then-undergraduate student Sola Ogudugu. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. [120] When the story broke, close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time. Curt Simmons, a member of the Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, has died at the age of 93. 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. Wizkid left E.M.E. It features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. Curt Simmons, Philadelphia Phillies grabbed the ball off the Giants bat, still rolling on his back. [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. The game has said goodbye this year to so many crucial figures in its history: Morgan, Bob Gibson, Tom Seaver, Al Kaline, Lou Brock, Whitey Ford, Allen. In original shrink Vinyl looks like new and play tested Perfect - 125566855485 He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. [13] He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. After four rocky starts in 1960, he was released. He was 93. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Simmons was inducted on to the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993 and into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. [41] The Del B-produced "On Top Your Matter" was released as the album's second single on 26 October 2013. Was turned down by every club & every crew. 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. [52] Wizkid first announced that he was working on a new album during a visit to London in October 2014. 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