DJ Caise | |
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Born | Derin Phillips |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Alma mater | University of Reading, Point Blank Music College |
Occupation(s) | Disc jockey, Radio personality, Record producer |
Years active | 2010 | –present
Musical career | |
Genres | african pop, hip-hop, R&B, funky house, old school, house music, afrobeats |
Instrument | Mixer |
Labels | Chocolate City |
Derin Phillips, better known as DJ Caise (pronounced as "Case"), [1] is a Nigerian disc jockey.
His maternal grandfather, the late Chief Antonio Deinde Fernandez, [2] was a Nigerian business magnate, diplomat and Permanent Representative of Central African Republic to the United Nations. His mother is Chief Teju Phillips, [3] a former commissioner of Lagos State.
Caise interest in music started during his time at University of Reading.[ citation needed ]
Caise was on "BBC Radio 1Xtra" with Mista Silva, C4 Pedro and Big Nelo. [4] DJ Caise got signed to Chocolate City in 2011.[ citation needed ]
Caise [5] is best known for hosting DJ Caise In The Mix, which has been held every friday night on The Beat 99.9 FM. [6]
He attended the University of Reading, where he acquired a master's degree in finance, as well as a bachelor's degree in economics. [7] He also studied at Point Blank Music College in Hoxton, North London, Los Angeles. [8]
On November 30, 2015, DJ Caise announced the release of his debut album as May 2016. [9]
In August 2016, DJ Caise was featured in Blanck Magazine. [10]
In 2011, the Hennessy artiste club tour took off with the likes of Praiz, DJ Caise, DJ Spinall, Slyde, Bizzle, and Sammy. [11] [12]
He performed at MTV, BET, twice at Big Brother Africa, as well as headlined festivals in Kenya and Cardiff, Wales. |source = - [13]
He has performed in several popular events and shows since he rise to stardom, performed in events like:
Event | Year |
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"MTV Africa Music Awards" | 2010 |
"Soundcity Music Video Awards | |
"In house Dj Big Brother Africa" | |
"Big Brother Africa" | 2011 |
"Everybody Loves Ice Prince album lunch" [14] | |
"Music Meets Runway" [15] | |
"BET Awards 2013" [16] | 2013 |
"Boombaataa festival" [17] | |
"Mtv African All Stars concert" [18] | |
"World Music Expo" [19] | |
"Harp Rhythm Unplugged" [20] | |
"Gidi Culture Festival" [21] | 2014 |
"Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed" [22] | |
"MTV Africa Music Awards gig" [23] | 2015 |
"On Tour with MTV Shuga" [24] | |
"Nigeria Entertainment Conference" [25] | 2016 |
"Glo Naija Sings Winners Party" | |
"Governor's Independence Day Ball" | |
"The Christian Audigier Wine" | |
"Champagne Launch (lagos)" |
Mixtape's | Year |
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"Sound Of South Africa Mix Reloaded Mix" | 2012 |
"DJ Caise House Friday" | |
"Don't Dull Remix (Wizkid)" | |
"Flashback vs Implication (2Face)" | |
"Without You vs Kukere (Iyanya/Usher)" | |
"Bashment Mix" | 2013 |
"Afrobeats Mix" | |
"Sounds Of Ghana Mix" | |
"Gaga Titanium (Chuddy K/Sia & David Guetta)" | |
"Chocolate City New Year Mix" | 2015 |
"Skin tight (House remix)" | 2016 |
Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
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2010 | Dynamix Youth Awards | Dj Of The Year | Himself | Won | [26] |
2011 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best World DJ | Himself | Nominated | [27] |
Fab Awards | Dj Of The Year | Himself | Won | [28] [29] | |
2012 | Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards | Most Popular In-House D.J (Radio) | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Won | [30] |
Young Entertainers & Music Awards | Best Radio DJ Of The Year (Male/Female) | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Nominated | [31] | |
2013 | African Global DJ Awards | Best Radio DJ | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Nominated | [32] [33] |
Best Afro Hip pop/Hip Hop Music DJ | Nominated | ||||
Best Western African DJ | Nominated | ||||
Chase Awards | Best Radio Dj Of The Year (Male/Female) | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Nominated | [34] |