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DJ Caise
Born
Derin Phillips
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materUniversity of Reading, Point Blank Music College
Occupation(s)Disc jockey, Radio personality, Record producer
Years active2010 (2010)–present
Musical career
GenresAfroPop , Hip hop , R'n'b , Funky House, Hip Hop, Old school, House music, Afrobeats
InstrumentMixer
LabelsChocolate City

Derin Phillips, better known as DJ Caise (pronounced as "Case"),[1] is a Nigerian disc jockey.

Life and music career

I was lucky enough to meet the General Manager of Beat 99.9 FM and he gave me a platform for me to prove myself, and with the platform, I guess i grew from strength to strength. So from Beat FM, I traveled the world performing at Big Brother Africa twice, MTV, BET and headlined festivals in Kenya and Cardiff, Wales.

- [2]

DJ Caise was born to the family of Mr & Mrs Phillips. His maternal grandfather, the late Chief Antonio Deinde Fernandez,[3] was a Nigerian business magnate, diplomat and Permanent Representative of Central African Republic to the United Nations. Chief Fernandez' daughter, his mum Chief (Mrs) Teju Phillips,[4] is a former commissioner of Lagos State.

DJ Caise interest in music started during his time at University of Reading.

DJ Caise was on "BBC Radio 1Xtra" with "Mista Silva", "C4 Pedro" & "pt:Big Nelo.[5]

Record Deal: Chocolate City

DJ Caise got signed to Chocolate City in 2011.[6]

OAP: The Beat 99.9 FM

DJ Caise[7] is best known for hosting DJ Caise In The Mix, which is held every friday night from 9 pm to 7 am on The Beat 99.9 FM.[8]

Education

He attend the University of Reading in "Reading, where he studied Finance. He also acquired his master's degree in Finance, as well as a bachelor's degree in Economics.[9]

Music

He was trained at Point Blank Music College in Hoxton, North London, Los Angeles.[10]

2015 - 16

Album

On November 30, 2015, DJ Caise announced the release of his debut album to be out in May 2016.[11]

Tours

Hennessy artist club tour

In 2011, the Hennessy artiste club tour took off with the likes of Praiz, DJ Caise, DJ Spinall, Slyde, Bizzle, and Sammy.[12][13]

Magazine

Blanck Magazine

In August 2016, DJ Caise was featured in Blanck Magazine.[14]

Notable performances

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" [15]
"Music Meets Runway" [16]
"BET Awards 2013" [17] 2013
"Boombaataa festival" [18]
"Mtv African All Stars concert" [19]
"World Music Expo" [20]
"Harp Rhythm Unplugged" [21]
"Gidi Culture Festival" [22] 2014
"Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed" [23]
"MTV Africa Music Awards gig" [24] 2015
"On Tour with MTV Shuga" [25]
"Nigeria Entertainment Conference" [26] 2016
"Glo Naija Sings Winners Party"
"Governor's Independence Day Ball"
"The Christian Audigier Wine"
"Champagne Launch (lagos)"

Discography

Singles
  • "Shake Bodi remix" (ft. Eldee, Jesse Jagz & Grip Boiz)" (2011)
  • "Number One" (feat. Waje) (2012)
  • "Buckle Up" (feat. Emmy Ace) (2014)
  • "Crush" (feat. Ice Prince) (2014)
  • " Psycho Music" (feat. Uzi) (2014)
  • "Lights" (feat. Ice Prince) (2015)
Mixtapes
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
Compilation albums

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results Ref
2010 Dynamix Youth Awards Dj Of The Year Himself [27]
2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best World DJ Himself Nominated [28]
Fab Awards Dj Of The Year Himself Won [29][30]
2012 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards Most Popular In-House D.J (Radio) Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) Won [31]
Young Entertainers & Music Awards Best Radio DJ Of The Year (Male/Female) Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) [32]
2013 African Global DJ Awards Best Radio DJ Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) [33][34]
Best Afro Hip pop/Hip Hop Music DJ
Best Western African DJ
Chase Awards Best Radio Dj Of The Year (Male/Female) Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) [35]

See also

References

  1. ^ "DJ Caise". Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  2. ^ "DJ Caise I thought I would end up a banker". 1 May 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  3. ^ Bodunrin, Sola. "Chocolate City DJ Loses Billionaire Grandfather". www.naij.com. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Teju Phillips & DJ Caise: Unbreakable bond - Punch Newspapers". 6 March 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Mista Silva, DJ Caise, C4 Pedro & Big Nelo!, DJ Edu - Destination Africa - BBC Radio 1Xtra". BBC. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Dj Caise Joins Chocolate City". www.naijawhistle.com.ng. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  7. ^ "DJ Caise - The Beat 99.9 FM". www.thebeat99.com. Archived from the original on 6 September 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  8. ^ "DJ Caise In The Mix - The Beat 99.9 FM". www.thebeat99.com. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  9. ^ "Derin Phillips' loss". 20 September 2015. Archived from the original on 31 August 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  10. ^ "Beat FM's DJ Caise". 11 June 2016. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  11. ^ "Dj Caise To Drop Debut Album In May 2016". 30 November 2015. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  12. ^ "Henny Artist 2011". Archived from the original on 30 January 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  13. ^ "Jimmie, Praiz, DJ Caise, others turn up at the IndustryNite". 6 August 2015. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  14. ^ "J Caise for Blanck Magazine August 2016". www.behance.net. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  15. ^ "Ice Prince breaks the ice". 13 October 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  16. ^ "Huge Turnout As Music Meets Runway Debuts". 11 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  17. ^ "BET Awards 2013: Ice Prince Meets With Wale, Marques Houston". 30 June 2013. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  18. ^ "Ice Prince, Davido And DJ Caise Joined Kenyan Stars For Boombaataa Festival". 31 July 2013. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  19. ^ "DJ Caise Joins Performers At MTV Africa All Stars Concert". 17 May 2013. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  20. ^ "WOMEX - Nigeria". www.womex.com. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  21. ^ "Dr Sid, Waje, Niyola & More Step Out For The Harp Rhythm Unplugged, See Pictures". onobello.com. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  22. ^ Mix, Pulse. "Gidi Culture Festival: Phyno, Oritse Femi and Naeto C added to The Gidi Culture Festival Lineup". Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  23. ^ "Ice Prince, Terry G, DJ Caise, others rock Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed and Nex2 (PHOTOS)". 29 April 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  24. ^ "Olamide, Iyanya, Yemi Alade, Phyno, Others To Headline Countdown To MAMA 2015 Gig". 23 June 2015. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  25. ^ "Photos: DJ Caise, DJ Neptune, Ehiz, Others Storm Calabar For 'On Tour With MTV Shuga'". 4 May 2015. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  26. ^ Adiele, Chinedu. "Nigerian Entertainment Conference: Banky W, D'Banj, Tee A, Falz, Funke Akindele, Kaffy, Lil' Kesh, Timi Dakolo, Adekunle Gold, others to speak at 4th edition". Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  27. ^ "The List Of Nominees For Dynamix Youth Awards 2010". 1 December 2010. Archived from the original on 11 September 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  28. ^ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2011 Winners". Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  29. ^ "Nominees Unveiled For FAB Awards 2011". 26 October 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  30. ^ "FAB Events: FAB Night Out 2011(The Award Winners)". fabmagazineonline.com. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  31. ^ "Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards - Past Winners". Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  32. ^ "Young Entertainers And Music Awards Announces Nominees". Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  33. ^ Base, MTV (15 March 2013). "News : African Global DJ Awards". Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  34. ^ "African Global DJ Awards Berths In South Africa". 19 March 2013. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  35. ^ "CHASE Awards 2013 unveils nominees". 12 October 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
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