DJ Caise

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

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Life and music career 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. His mother is Chief Teju Phillips, a former commissioner of Lagos State.

Caise interest in music started during his time at University of Reading.

Caise was on "BBC Radio 1Xtra" with Mista Silva, C4 Pedro and Big Nelo. DJ Caise got signed to Chocolate City in 2011.

Caise is best known for hosting DJ Caise In The Mix, which has been held every friday night on The Beat 99.9 FM.

He attended the University of Reading, where he acquired a master's degree in finance, as well as a bachelor's degree in economics. He also studied at Point Blank Music College in Hoxton, North London, Los Angeles.

On November 30, 2015, DJ Caise announced the release of his debut album as May 2016.

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

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Tours In 2011, the Hennessy artiste club tour took off with the likes of Praiz, DJ Caise, DJ Spinall, Slyde, Bizzle, and Sammy.

He performed at MTV, BET, twice at Big Brother Africa, as well as headlined festivals in Kenya and Cardiff, Wales. |source = -

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Notable performances He has performed in several popular events and shows since he rise to stardom, performed in events like:

2010
	"Soundcity TV
	"In house Dj Big Brother Africa"
2011
	"Everybody Loves Ice Prince album lunch"
	"Music Meets Runway"
2013
	"Boombaataa festival"
	"Mtv African All Stars concert"
	"WOMEX"
	"Harp Rhythm Unplugged"
2014
	"Nigerian Idol eviction party for Obed"
2015
	"On Tour with MTV Shuga"
2016
	"Governor's Independence Day Ball"
	"The Christian Audigier Wine"
	"Champagne Launch (lagos)"

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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

2012
	"DJ Caise House Friday"
	"Don't Dull Remix (Wizkid)"
	"Flashback vs Implication (2Face)"
	"Without You vs Kukere (Iyanya/Usher)"
2013
	"Afrobeats Mix"
	"Sounds Of Ghana Mix"
	"Gaga Titanium (Chuddy K/Sia & David Guetta)"
2015
2016

Compilation albums

• The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation with Chocolate City (2015)

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Awards and nominations

2010	Dynamix Youth Awards	Dj Of The Year	Himself
2011	Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Best World DJ	Himself
	Fab Awards	Dj Of The Year	Himself
2012	Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards	Most Popular In-House D.J (Radio)	Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM)
	Young Entertainers & Music Awards	Best Radio DJ Of The Year (Male/Female)	Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM)
2013	African Global DJ Awards	Best Radio DJ	Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM)
		Best Afro Hip pop/Hip Hop Music DJ
		Best Western African DJ
	Chase Awards	Best Radio Dj Of The Year (Male/Female)	Himself (The Beat 99.9 FM)

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See also

• List of Nigerian DJs

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External links

• DJ Caise

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