He was beatified on Saturday, making him the first millennial to be put on the path to Catholic sainthood. 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. WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor. He had a 3.66 ERA through 325 games, 263 of them starts. In 2017, Billboard reported that Wizkid signed a multi-album worldwide record deal with RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music. [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. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. 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. 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. Nick Tricome [30] Following the album's release, E.M.E acts toured the United States. Furthermore, it was reported that troubles within E.M.E began as early as the E.M.E All Stars concert in 2012. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. concert", "Pulse Exclusive Wizkid drops MTN for GLO, to earn N120m", "The war within E.M.E as Wizkid shocks fans", "Wizkid confirms he's FINALLY set to leave E.M.E", "Wizkid says he left Banky W's record label without a penny", "EME is Still Family! The left-hander won 17 games for the 1950 pennant-winners but missed the World Series when his National Guard unit was activated in September. [120] In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. [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. Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports. A few days later, Hall of Famer and former Phillie Joe Morgan died. 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. 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. It was initially scheduled for release on 14 February 2011 but was later pushed back. Someone else in the NY trading circle put me up on his true identity. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. That style made him an effective counterpoint to fireballing Cardinals ace Bob Gibson. [117][118] The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022. [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. [33], Between 2012 and 2014, Wizkid recorded his second studio album Ayo. 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). [38] In an interview with HipTV, Banky W revealed the album's title and commented on the album's delay. Other young stars included Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn. EME acts performed in several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He was 93. ", "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. [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. 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. [136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history. [17][19] He also worked with Naeto C, Ikechukwu and M.I while developing his craft. [28], Wizkid toured London in 2012 and performed at the HMV Apollo on 4 June 2012. It features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. Was turned down by every club & every crew. PHILADELPHIA Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. [82] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 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. 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. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. [119], In August 2011, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that the singer fathered his first child at the age of 21. As he continued toward the dugout, it came down and hit him on the head. He ranks fifth in team history in wins and innings (1,939 2/3), sixth in games started, tied for sixth in shutouts and ninth in strikeouts (1,052). [63][64], In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. All rights reserved. 15 March 1996, New York, NY, United States. [40] On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti. 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. Described as "one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history," Simmons had a 115-110 Phillies record, pitching 109 complete games with 18 shutouts. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. Ex-Phils manager and longtime big-league scout Hans Lobert called Mr. Simmons the best prospect hed ever seen. [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. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). [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. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? 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. He was 93. He wound up with a 193-183 career record, a 3.54 ERA, and 36 shutouts. Meyer's best seasons were 1949, when he was 17-8 with a 3. He might remember better but I think Chan mailed me for one of my catalogs when I was selling flicks out of The Source. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 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. He was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. Among Phillies pitchers, he ranks fifth all-time in both victories (115) and innings pitched (1,939). 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. 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. Then sometime around 1989 a . 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 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. Simmons stopped the New Yorkers with four hits as the Phils won, 4-0, to give Curt his 16th win. But in 1985, on the recommendation of the late UPI columnist Milton Richman, George Steinbrenner hired Meyer as a minor-league pitching coach. Wizkid's fifth album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. [99] Prior to Wizkid's subliminal tweets, Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. Fourteen years later, when he went a career-best 18-9 for the world-champion Cardinals, he defeated his former team four times, including an 8-5 win on Sept. 30 that completed the 64 Phils historic 10-game collapse. Moreover, he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Several teams expressed interest, including the Cardinals, whose manager, Solly Hemus, had played with Mr. Simmons in Philadelphia. [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. He was traded to the Cubs for third baseman Randy Jackson after that season and retired in 1959. [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). He threw a breaking ball on 3-2, which Ashburn bowed at, only to have home plate umpire Augie Donatelli call it ball four. Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at age 15, is a step closer to becoming a saint. Jollof. [23], On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. [45], In February 2014, Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million followers on Twitter. (AP Photo/File). Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. As part of that agreement, and as a way to see how Mr. Simmons performed against major leaguers, the Phillies scheduled the Egypt exhibition. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. [73], In mid-2019, Wizkid was featured on Beyonc's "Brown Skin Girl", taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. The History: Moved to Germany wanted to DJ. & Whiz Kid - Play That Beat Mr. D.J. [10], At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, Made in Lagos received a nomination for the Rest of Africa Award. I went from the top of the world to the bottom real quick.. I was mowing a hill at home and pulled the mower back on my left foot, Mr. Simmons said. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, Art Prints would be at home in any gallery. 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. Simmons pitched 20 years in MLB, and was on the Phillies from 1947-1950 and 1952-1960. Concerned by his awkward, across-the-body motion, the Phillies tried to adjust his delivery. 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 did throw batting practice before two of four straight victories by the Yankees, who limited the Phils to a total of five runs. DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. 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. 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. 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 [citation needed] According to MTV Base, the album suffered from a pushed-back release date. Mr. Simmons struck out the first two batters and ended up with 11 Ks in a 4-4 tie. 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 . Both Channing and myself knew Whiz as Kung Fu head first. [14][1] He grew up listening to King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. Gregorio Borgia/AP. [20] In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. Play That Beat Mr DJ. In original shrink Vinyl looks like new and play tested Perfect - 125566855485 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. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. [127], In an interview with Alex Frank of Vogue magazine in February 2015, Wizkid said he wears a mixture of streetwear and traditional Nigerian clothes. He was 93. Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . Whiz Kid. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. Fifteen of the 16 big-league teams were then scouting the teenaged lefty, who had led his Coplay American Legion team to two state titles. [123] Other artists include Davido,[123] Dammy Krane,[124] Saeon,[123] Samklef,[123] Reekado Banks,[125] blogger Linda Ikeji. It was initially titled Chosen. [85] In the same month, he also received four Soul Train Awards nominations, winning one for "Essence" for Best collaboration. Whiz kid definition, a youthful and exceptionally intelligent, successful, or influential person in a given field: the whiz kid of network programming. [79], On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. Though often overshadowed by longtime rotation mate Robin Roberts, Mr. Simmons left his mark on two memorable Phillies seasons 14 years apart. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. The . First I hear it and then I start to feel it. [37] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013. His song "Soco" became his first Afrobeats single to be certified Gold in Canada. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. [90] He travelled to Beirut, Lebanon, with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot. 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. He has the curve, the slider, and the change, and he can reach back and get the fastball. He was 94. A pitcher of moderate success (94-73, 3. [88][89], More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. He challenges hitters with his mind.. He was 93. [35] On 6 September 2014, Wizkid revealed the album's cover art and track listing. 11 on Billboard Hot 100 | The Beat 99.9 FM Port-Harcourt", "Wizkid's 'Essence' moves up to No. [11], In 2012, Wizkid signed a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth US$350,000. 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. ), Darryl-C (Hip Hop Performer, member of the Crash Crew), La Shu-Bee (Hip Hop performer, member of Crash Crew), Barry Bistro (Early hip-hop performer from NYC; also called Barry B-stro; member of Crash Crew), Bronx, New York, New York, United States (borough), Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. 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. 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. 480 likes. 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 . My strength is the ability to change speeds and my motion.. Then came the lawn-mower accident in June 1953. Klaas. April 24, 2017. [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. [citation needed] SFTOS debuted at number 107 on the US Billboard 200. History. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Life Cover+ Multiple Benefits in one plan. 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 won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006. He also released a collaboration with American singer, H.E.R., titled "Smile". [101] In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019, Wizkid said he left E.M.E without any money.[102]. The photo confirmed the 2011 report published by Nigerian Entertainment Today. [99] On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations. He was also present during the recording sessions for Sound Sultan's debut album Jagbajantis. [citation needed] "African Bad Gyal" was released alongside the pre-order for the album on 9 June 2017,[69] and "Naughty Ride" was released as a promotional track on 23 June 2017. Mr. Simmons signed with St. Louis and over the next six seasons won 68 games and helped the Cardinals reach the 1964 World Series. [78] Later that year, he also released the singles "Joro" and "Ghetto Love". He also earned three All-Star nods in 1952, 1953, and 1957. Lists Contributions. [citation needed] The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake. 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. [22] Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards. [91][92] On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Wizkid had signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria. 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. Curt Simmons poses for a photo in March 1953. 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. [40][104] Wizkid first signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz to the label,[105] while Berry became an in-house producer. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia Phillies great is no longer with us. [135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. Simmons started two games for the 1964 World Series champion Cardinals, who beat the Yankees in seven games. 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. Years later, he maintained that that gesture prompted the networks to temporarily remove their cameras from dugouts. [79] The album launch was later postponed due to the Nigerian End SARS protests nationwide, until 30 October 2020. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. See more. But after hearing Whiz Kid, I instantly knew there was something special about him and rightly so, he after all did win 3 Best DJ awards at the New Music Seminar. He was 93. Tweet. 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. He shut out the New York Giants for eight innings and struck out nine in a 3-1 victory. Wizkid left E.M.E. 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. [citation needed] It was produced by Amsterdam-based Ghanaian producer DJ Henry X. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete . & WHIZ KID - PLAY THAT BEAT 12" Single USED at the best online prices at eBay! Wizkid released the promotional single "Like This" on 5 June. [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. [103] He revealed to Yvonne Ekwere of Silverbird Television that he planned on signing new acts to the label. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Despite the lawn-mower setback, in 1954 he posted career bests of 21 complete games and a 2.81 ERA. It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Banky W., Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon and Wale. He was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993 and inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. 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. Carol Vorderman shows off her incredible curves in a leather skirt as voluptuous former Countdown star wiggles her bottom in latest social media update. 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. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. Log in to submit a correction to this page . [13] He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. For many including myself, it was Grand Master Flash that inspired us to be DJs and rightly so, he was FLASH! When my arm got sore in 1954 and 1955 thats what bothered me.. The lefty was part of the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid" team, missing the World Series to serve in the Korean War. New York won on a home run by Mickey Mantle off knuckleballer Barney Schultz in the bottom of the ninth. All the time when I was growing up I wanted to battle Grandmaster Flash, you know DJ versus DJ. [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. A few weeks later, Philadelphia signed him for $65,000, then a record bonus. [19] He released "Holla at Your Boy" as the album's lead single on 2 January 2010. 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. [11], By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits. 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. Frank is a columnist and general assignment reporter focusing on sports enterprise, projects and features. [4][5] 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 his church friends formed. [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. Later we added Cisco who used to hang out with Charlie Chase and we became the High Powered 3 MCs. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. [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 two bonded over these films and Hip Hop which created a strong friendship until the day Whiz Kid (R.I.P) passed away. Who Are His Baby Mamas? 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. 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. Its how we live. 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. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. 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 . [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. 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 . 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. 11 on October 4, 2021. [111] Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz, R2Bees, Terri, and Efya. After a thorough investigation, the newspaper concluded Wizkid impregnated then-undergraduate student Sola Ogudugu. Yankees expected to make formal offer to top free agency t Dodgers' biggest problem isn't their new shortstop deficit, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry have first night out since bombshell 'Spare' released, 11-year-old reads aloud from 'pornographic' book he checked out from library at school board meeting. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. 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