[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. [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. Died. The song broke multiple records, making Wizkid the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. Carol Vorderman shows off her incredible curves in a leather skirt as voluptuous former Countdown star wiggles her bottom in latest social media update. [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. [136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history. 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. 21 October 1961. Fortunately, I had my old Army boots on. G.L.O.B.E. The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae. Phillies Wall of Famer Curt Simmons died at his Ambler, Pa., home on Tuesday at 93 years of age. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. At one point Whiz was like, you need to get up with Channing in Seattle his laser disc collection is SERIOUS ! Paul Nice. He was 93. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? He lost Game 6 to Jim Bouton and the Yankees, but the Cardinals won Game 7 behind Gibson. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. 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 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. He started Game 3 of the 1964 World Series. 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. Simmons missed part of the 1950 season, including the World Series, due to his service in the National Guard during the Korean War. He has the maturity and concentration. Simmons' wife of 60 years, Dorothy, died in 2012. [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. As a Whitehall High senior, hed yielded just 12 hits in 43 innings while striking out 102. 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. [17][19] He also worked with Naeto C, Ikechukwu and M.I while developing his craft. Start Over Agent Crash Crew (Crash Crew was an early hip-hop group who recorded for Sugar Hill Records. Published Dec. 13, 2022 Updated Jan. 3, 2023. See more. A . He was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993 and inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. 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. He aslo made the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1969 and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. [85] In the same month, he also received four Soul Train Awards nominations, winning one for "Essence" for Best collaboration. [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. 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. [20] In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). 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. 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. Here are some key policies likely to come up. He sold the golf course to developers in 2019. [56] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. [37] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013. 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. [73], In mid-2019, Wizkid was featured on Beyonc's "Brown Skin Girl", taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. 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. I wanna get down on my favorite sound. Log in to submit a correction to this page . It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Banky W., Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon and Wale. They would go on to lose to the Yankees in a four-game sweep. 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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . 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). He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. Several teams expressed interest, including the Cardinals, whose manager, Solly Hemus, had played with Mr. Simmons in Philadelphia. In original shrink Vinyl looks like new and play tested Perfect - 125566855485 Whiz kid definition, a youthful and exceptionally intelligent, successful, or influential person in a given field: the whiz kid of network programming. 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. 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. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM 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. My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping. Klaas Gerling (born January 3, 1981), simply known as Klaas. [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. [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. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . But by 1959, the Phils were entrenched in last place and elbow and shoulder ailments had diminished Mr. Simmons effectiveness. 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 . [123] Other artists include Davido,[123] Dammy Krane,[124] Saeon,[123] Samklef,[123] Reekado Banks,[125] blogger Linda Ikeji. 08 ERA for the Phillies, and 1953, when he went 15-5 for the Dodgers. He also gave an estimated time frame for the album's release. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. 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). His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories. [135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. But your walls are better. 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! 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. In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. 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 on Billboard Hot 100 | The Beat 99.9 FM Port-Harcourt", "Wizkid's 'Essence' moves up to No. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. 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