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 (2010 ) –present Musical career Genres AfroPop , Hip hop , R'n'b , Funky House , Hip Hop , Old school , House music , Afrobeats Instrument Mixer Labels Chocolate City
Musical artist
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 .
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.[citation needed ]
DJ Caise[ 6] 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 .[ 7]
Education
He attended 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.[ 8]
Music
He was trained at Point Blank Music College in Hoxton , North London, Los Angeles.[ 9]
2015 - 16
Album
On November 30, 2015, DJ Caise announced the release of his debut album to be out in May 2016.[ 10]
Tours
In 2011, the Hennessy artiste club tour took off with the likes of Praiz , DJ Caise, DJ Spinall , Slyde, Bizzle, and Sammy.[ 11] [ 12]
Magazine
Blanck Magazine
In August 2016, DJ Caise was featured in Blanck Magazine.[ 13]
He has performed in several popular events and shows since he rise to stardom, performed in events like:
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
See also
References
^ "DJ Caise" . Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "DJ Caise I thought I would end up a banker" . 1 May 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ Bodunrin, Sola. "Chocolate City DJ Loses Billionaire Grandfather" . www.naij.com . Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Teju Phillips & DJ Caise: Unbreakable bond - Punch Newspapers" . 6 March 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Mista Silva, DJ Caise, C4 Pedro & Big Nelo!, DJ Edu - Destination Africa - BBC Radio 1Xtra" . BBC . Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "DJ Caise - The Beat 99.9 FM" . www.thebeat99.com . Archived from the original on 6 September 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "DJ Caise In The Mix - The Beat 99.9 FM" . www.thebeat99.com . Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Derin Phillips' loss" . 20 September 2015. Archived from the original on 31 August 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Beat FM's DJ Caise" . 11 June 2016. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Dj Caise To Drop Debut Album In May 2016" . 30 November 2015. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Henny Artist 2011" . Archived from the original on 30 January 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ "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 .
^ "J Caise for Blanck Magazine August 2016" . www.behance.net . July 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Ice Prince breaks the ice" . 13 October 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Huge Turnout As Music Meets Runway Debuts" . 11 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "WOMEX - Nigeria" . www.womex.com . Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ "Dr Sid, Waje, Niyola & More Step Out For The Harp Rhythm Unplugged, See Pictures" . onobello.com . Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ Mix, Pulse. "Gidi Culture Festival: Phyno, Oritse Femi and Naeto C added to The Gidi Culture Festival Lineup" . Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Ice Prince, Terry G, DJ Caise, others rock Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed and Nex2 (PHOTOS)" . 29 April 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ 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 .
^ "The List Of Nominees For Dynamix Youth Awards 2010" . 1 December 2010. Archived from the original on 11 September 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2011 Winners" . Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Nominees Unveiled For FAB Awards 2011" . 26 October 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ "FAB Events: FAB Night Out 2011(The Award Winners)" . fabmagazineonline.com . Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ "Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards - Past Winners" . Archived from the original on 21 July 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016 .
^ "Young Entertainers And Music Awards Announces Nominees" . Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ Base, MTV (15 March 2013). "News : African Global DJ Awards" . Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ "African Global DJ Awards Berths In South Africa" . 19 March 2013. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
^ "CHASE Awards 2013 unveils nominees" . 12 October 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2016 .
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