# DJ Caise

Derin Phillips, better known as DJ Caise (pronounced as "Case"), 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, 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 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.

### 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 | 2010 |
| "In house Dj Big Brother Africa" | 2010 |
| "Big Brother Africa" | 2011 |
| "Everybody Loves Ice Prince album lunch" | 2011 |
| "Music Meets Runway" | 2011 |
| "BET Awards 2013" | 2013 |
| "Boombaataa festival" | 2013 |
| "Mtv African All Stars concert" | 2013 |
| "World Music Expo" | 2013 |
| "Harp Rhythm Unplugged" | 2013 |
| "Gidi Culture Festival" | 2014 |
| "Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed" | 2014 |
| "MTV Africa Music Awards gig" | 2015 |
| "On Tour with MTV Shuga" | 2015 |
| "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" | 2012 |
| "Don't Dull Remix (Wizkid)" | 2012 |
| "Flashback vs Implication (2Face)" | 2012 |
| "Without You vs Kukere (Iyanya/Usher)" | 2012 |
| "Bashment Mix" | 2013 |
| "Afrobeats Mix" | 2013 |
| "Sounds Of Ghana Mix" | 2013 |
| "Gaga Titanium (Chuddy K/Sia & David Guetta)" | 2013 |
| "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 |
| 2010 | Dynamix Youth Awards | Dj Of The Year | Himself | Won |
| 2011 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best World DJ | Himself | Nominated |
| 2011 | Fab Awards | Dj Of The Year | Himself | Won |
| 2012 | Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards | Most Popular In-House D.J (Radio) | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Won |
| 2012 | Young Entertainers & Music Awards | Best Radio DJ Of The Year (Male/Female) | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Nominated |
| 2013 | African Global DJ Awards | Best Radio DJ | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Nominated |
| 2013 | African Global DJ Awards | Best Afro Hip pop/Hip Hop Music DJ | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Nominated |
| 2013 | African Global DJ Awards | Best Western African DJ | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Nominated |
| 2013 | Chase Awards | Best Radio Dj Of The Year (Male/Female) | Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM) | Nominated |