Mi Casa

Mi Casa
Mo-T (left), J'Something (center), Dr. Duda (right)
Background information
Origin	Johannesburg, South Africa
Genres	Deep House, Soulful House, Jazz
Years active	2001 - present
Labels	SoulCandi Records
Website	micasamusic.com
Members	Dr. Duda J'Something Mo-T

Mi Casa is a house band based in Johannesburg, South Africa and consisting of 3 members, Dr. Duda (producer) and pianist, J'Something (vocalist and guitarist), and Mo-T (trumpeter). The band was formed in early 2011 in Johannesburg when all three future members were at a night lounge and decided to perform together. A few months later, they released an album titled Micasa Music, which "went gold" quickly and won several awards at the 18th Annual MTN South Africa Music Awards in 2012. In 2015 they returned with their double disc album Home Sweet Home which includes hit singles Chocolate & Barman Feat Big Nuz & Dj Tira.

The band received a lot of attention from the public in late 2011. Their hit single "These Streets" was taken from the album Micasa Music. which showcased the unique urban jazz sound of the band. It was not long before the band was on every major South African radio and music video chart at number 1, where it remained for weeks. The band went on to open for a number of major international acts, including The Layabouts, Reel People, Tortured Soul, and YMCMB's Canadian Hip Hop recording artist Drake.

Their second single from the album, Heavenly Sent, also made every major South African radio and music video chart, and earned them South African Music Awards (SAMA) nominations for "Best Dance Album", "Album Of The Year", "Group Of The Year", "Newcomer Of The Year", and "Record Of The Year". Mi Casa's Newcomer of the Year nomination was met with controversy when some people mentioned that the group's producer, Dr. Duda, was clearly not a new artist. This single was remixed by Charles Webster, marking the first international recognition for the band.

The band went on to release their third single, "La Vida", which included a 3-D animated music video. This track was remixed by British house producer Atjazz.