DJ Caise | |
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Born | Derin Phillips |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Alma mater | University of Reading, Point Blank Music College |
Occupation | 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, Afrobeat |
Instruments | Mixer |
Labels | Chocolate City |
Associated acts | M.I |
Derin Phillips, better known as DJ Caise (pronounced as "Case"), is a Nigerian disc jockey.
DJ Caise is born to the family of Mr & Mrs Phillips. His grandfather late Chief Antonio Deinde Fernandez was a Nigerian Business magnate, Diplomat and Permanent Representative of Central African Republic to the United Nations. Why his mum Chief Mrs Teju Phillips was the 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" & ".
DJ Caise got signed to Chocolate City in 2011.
DJ Caise is best known for hosting DJ Caise In The Mix, which is held every friday night from 9pm to 7am on the The Beat 99.9 FM.
He attend 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.
He was trained at Point Blank Music College in Hoxton, North London, Los Angeles.
DJ Caise describes his style of music as Gidi House Music, which is a fusing of House music & Afrobeat.
On November 30, 2015, DJ Caise announced the release of his debut album to be out in May 2016.
In 2011, the Hennessy artiste club tour took off with the likes of Praiz, DJ Caise, DJ Spinall, Slyde, Bizzle, and Sammy.