DJ Caise | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| "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 |
|---|---|
| "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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |