Quick Facts
Biography
Derin Phillips, better known as DJ Caise (pronounced as "Case"), is a Nigerian disc jockey.
Life and music career
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DJ Caise was born to the family of Mr & Mrs Phillips. His maternal grandfather, the late Chief Antonio Deinde Fernandez, 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, 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.
Record Deal: Chocolate City
DJ Caise got signed to Chocolate City in 2011.
OAP: The Beat 99.9 FM
DJ Caise 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.
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.
Music
He was trained at Point Blank Music College in Hoxton, North London, Los Angeles.
2015 - 16
Album
On November 30, 2015, DJ Caise announced the release of his debut album to be out in May 2016.
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.
Magazine
Blanck Magazine
In August 2016, DJ Caise was featured in Blanck Magazine.
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" | |
| "Music Meets Runway" | |
| "BET Awards 2013" | 2013 |
| "Boombaataa festival" | |
| "Mtv African All Stars concert" | |
| "World Music Expo" | |
| "Harp Rhythm Unplugged" | |
| "Gidi Culture Festival" | 2014 |
| "Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed" | |
| "MTV Africa Music Awards gig" | 2015 |
| "On Tour with MTV Shuga" | |
| "Nigeria Entertainment Conference" | 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
- The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation with(2015)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dynamix Youth Awards | Dj Of The Year | Himself | ||
| 2011 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best World DJ | Himself | Nominated | |
| Fab Awards | Dj Of The Year | Himself | Won | ||
| 2012 | Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards | Most Popular In-House D.J (Radio) | Himself | Won | |
| Young Entertainers & Music Awards | Best Radio DJ Of The Year (Male/Female) | Himself | |||
| 2013 | African Global DJ Awards | Best Radio DJ | Himself | ||
| Best Afro Hip pop/Hip Hop Music DJ | |||||
| Best Western African DJ | |||||
| Chase Awards | Best Radio Dj Of The Year (Male/Female) | Himself |