DJ Caise explained

DJ Caise
Birth Name:Derin Phillips
Citizenship:Nigeria
Alma Mater:University of Reading, Point Blank Music College
Occupation:Disc jockey, Radio personality, Record producer
Years Active:–present
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Genre:AfroPop, Hip hop, R'n'b, Funky House, Hip Hop, Old school, House music, Afrobeats
Instrument:Mixer
Label:Chocolate City
Associated Acts:M.I

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

Life and music career

DJ Caise was born to the family of Mr & Mrs Phillips. 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. Chief Fernandez' daughter, his mum Chief (Mrs) Teju Phillips,[3] 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.[4]

Record Deal: Chocolate City

DJ Caise got signed to Chocolate City in 2011.

OAP: The Beat 99.9 FM

DJ Caise[5] is best known for hosting DJ Caise In The Mix, which is held every friday night from 9pm to 7am on The Beat 99.9 FM.[6]

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.[7]

Music

He was trained at Point Blank Music College in Hoxton, North London, Los Angeles.[8]

2015 - 16

Album

On November 30, 2015, DJ Caise announced the release of his debut album to be out in May 2016.[9]

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.[10] [11]

Magazine

Blanck Magazine

In August 2016, DJ Caise was featured in Blanck Magazine.[12]

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" [13]
"Music Meets Runway" [14]
"BET Awards 2013" [15] 2013
"Boombaataa festival" [16]
"Mtv African All Stars concert" [17]
"World Music Expo" [18]
"Harp Rhythm Unplugged" [19]
"Gidi Culture Festival" [20] 2014
"Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed" [21]
"MTV Africa Music Awards gig" [22] 2015
"On Tour with MTV Shuga" [23]
"Nigeria Entertainment Conference" [24] 2016
"Glo Naija Sings Winners Party"
"Governor's Independence Day Ball"
"The Christian Audigier Wine"
"Champagne Launch (lagos)"

Discography

Singles
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

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)RecipientResultsRef
2010Dynamix Youth AwardsDj Of The YearHimself[25]
2011Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest World DJHimself [26]
Fab AwardsDj Of The YearHimself[27] [28]
2012Nigerian Broadcasters Merit AwardsMost Popular In-House D.J (Radio)Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM)[29]
Young Entertainers & Music AwardsBest Radio DJ Of The Year (Male/Female)Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM)[30]
2013African Global DJ AwardsBest Radio DJHimself (The Beat 99.9 FM)[31] [32]
Best Afro Hip pop/Hip Hop Music DJ
Best Western African DJ
Chase AwardsBest Radio Dj Of The Year (Male/Female)Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM)[33]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DJ Caise. 9 September 2016.
  2. News: Bodunrin. Sola. Chocolate City DJ Loses Billionaire Grandfather. 9 September 2016. www.naij.com.
  3. News: Teju Phillips & DJ Caise: Unbreakable bond - Punch Newspapers. 9 September 2016. 6 March 2016.
  4. Web site: Mista Silva, DJ Caise, C4 Pedro & Big Nelo!, DJ Edu - Destination Africa - BBC Radio 1Xtra. BBC. 9 September 2016.
  5. Web site: DJ Caise - The Beat 99.9 FM. www.thebeat99.com. 9 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160906063245/http://www.thebeat99.com/profile/dj-caise. 6 September 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: DJ Caise In The Mix - The Beat 99.9 FM. www.thebeat99.com. 9 September 2016.
  7. News: Derin Phillips' loss. 9 September 2016. 20 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160831175258/http://www.newsheadlines.com.ng/latest-punch-newspapers/2015/09/20/derin-phillips-loss/. 31 August 2016. dead.
  8. News: Beat FM's DJ Caise. 9 September 2016. 11 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160920063347/http://newtelegraphonline.com/beat-fms-dj-caise/. 20 September 2016. dead.
  9. News: Dj Caise To Drop Debut Album In May 2016. 9 September 2016. 30 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160529003718/http://thenet.ng/2015/11/dj-caise-to-drop-debut-album-in-may-2016/. 29 May 2016. dead.
  10. Web site: Henny Artist 2011. 10 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20150130205931/http://www.hennessyartistry.com.ng/henny/artist-2011/. 30 January 2015. dead.
  11. Web site: Jimmie, Praiz, DJ Caise, others turn up at the IndustryNite. 9 September 2016. 6 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160605021128/http://industrynite.net/hightlight-jimmie-praiz-dj-caise-others-turn-up-at-the-industrynite/. 5 June 2016. dead.
  12. Web site: J Caise for Blanck Magazine August 2016. www.behance.net. July 2016 . 9 September 2016.
  13. News: Ice Prince breaks the ice. 9 September 2016. 13 October 2011.
  14. News: Huge Turnout As Music Meets Runway Debuts. 10 September 2016. 11 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20160308065412/http://thenet.ng/2011/07/huge-turnout-as-music-meets-runway-debuts/. 8 March 2016. dead.
  15. News: BET Awards 2013: Ice Prince Meets With Wale, Marques Houston. 10 September 2016. 30 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20170116133001/http://thenet.ng/2013/06/bet-awards-2013-ice-prince-meets-with-wale-marques-houston/. 16 January 2017. dead.
  16. News: Ice Prince, Davido And DJ Caise Joined Kenyan Stars For Boombaataa Festival. 10 September 2016. 31 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160201143844/http://thenet.ng/2013/07/ice-prince-davido-and-dj-caise-join-kenyan-stars-for-boombaataa-festival/. 1 February 2016. dead.
  17. News: DJ Caise Joins Performers At MTV Africa All Stars Concert. 10 September 2016. 17 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160320033742/http://thenet.ng/2013/05/dj-caise-joins-performers-at-mtv-africa-all-stars-concert/. 20 March 2016. dead.
  18. Web site: WOMEX - Nigeria. www.womex.com. 10 September 2016.
  19. Web site: Dr Sid, Waje, Niyola & More Step Out For The Harp Rhythm Unplugged, See Pictures. onobello.com. 10 September 2016.
  20. News: Mix. Pulse. Gidi Culture Festival: Phyno, Oritse Femi and Naeto C added to The Gidi Culture Festival Lineup. 9 September 2016.
  21. Web site: Ice Prince, Terry G, DJ Caise, others rock Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed and Nex2 (PHOTOS). 9 September 2016. 29 April 2014.
  22. News: Olamide, Iyanya, Yemi Alade, Phyno, Others To Headline Countdown To MAMA 2015 Gig. 9 September 2016. 23 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20170116124346/http://thenet.ng/2015/06/olamide-iyanya-yemi-alade-phyno-others-to-headline-countdown-to-mama-2015-gig/. 16 January 2017. dead.
  23. News: Photos: DJ Caise, DJ Neptune, Ehiz, Others Storm Calabar For 'On Tour With MTV Shuga'. 9 September 2016. 4 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20170116125851/http://thenet.ng/2015/05/photos-dj-caise-dj-neptune-ehiz-others-storm-calabar-for-on-tour-with-mtv-shuga/. 16 January 2017. dead.
  24. News: 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. 9 September 2016.
  25. News: The List Of Nominees For Dynamix Youth Awards 2010. 10 September 2016. 1 December 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20130911162032/http://thenet.ng/2010/12/the-list-of-nominees-for-dynamix-youth-awards-2010/. 11 September 2013. dead.
  26. News: Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2011 Winners. 9 September 2016.
  27. News: Nominees Unveiled For FAB Awards 2011. 10 September 2016. 26 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20170116062833/http://thenet.ng/2011/10/nominees-unveiled-for-fab-awards-2011/. 16 January 2017. dead.
  28. Web site: FAB Events: FAB Night Out 2011(The Award Winners).. fabmagazineonline.com. 10 September 2016.
  29. Web site: Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards - Past Winners. 9 September 2016. 21 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160721065320/http://www.nigerianbroadcastersmeritawards.com/past-winners/. dead.
  30. Web site: Young Entertainers And Music Awards Announces Nominees. 10 September 2016.
  31. News: Base. MTV. News : African Global DJ Awards. 10 September 2016. 15 March 2013. en-ZA.
  32. News: African Global DJ Awards Berths In South Africa. 10 September 2016. 19 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20161030063705/http://thenet.ng/2013/03/african-global-dj-awards-berths-in-south-africa/. 30 October 2016. dead.
  33. News: CHASE Awards 2013 unveils nominees. 10 September 2016. 12 October 2013.

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