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 | AfroPop , Hip hop , R'n'b , Funky House, Hip Hop, Old school, House music, Afrobeats |
| Instrument(s) | Mixer |
| Labels | Chocolate 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.
OAP: The Beat 99.9 FM
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
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.[11][12]
Magazine
Blanck Magazine
In August 2016, DJ Caise was featured in Blanck Magazine.[13]
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" [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)" |
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 Chocolate City (2015)
Awards and nominations
| 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] |
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.