Derin Phillips, better known as DJ Caise (pronounced as "Case"), 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, was a Nigerian

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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 "

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Record Deal: Chocolate City

DJ Caise got signed to Chocolate City in 2011.

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DJ Caise is best known for hosting DJ Caise In The Mix, which is held every friday night from 9pm to 7am on

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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,

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, 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:

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 ;Compilation albums * '' The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation'' with Chocolate City (2015)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

DJ Caise
{{DEFAULTSORT:Caise, DJ Living people Nigerian radio presenters Nigerian hip hop DJs Nigerian record producers Year of birth missing (living people) Yoruba musicians Yoruba radio personalities Alumni of the University of Reading Fernandez family (Lagos)