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{{Short description|South African band}}
{{About|the band|their self-titled album|Mi Casa}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name                = Mi Casa
| image               =
| caption             = .
| image_size          = 500px
| origin              = [[Johannesburg]], South Africa
| genre               = [[Deep house]], [[soulful house]]
| instruments         =
| years_active        = 2011–present
| label               = {{flatlist|
*Soul Candi Records
* Universal Music
}}
| associated_acts     = {{flatlist|
* [[Black Coffee (DJ)|Black Coffee]]}}
| website             = {{URL|micasamusic.com}}
| current_members     = [[Dr. Duda]] (Producer) <br /> [[J'Something]] (Vocalist) <br /> [[Mo-T]] (Trumpet)
}}
'''Mi Casa''' is a [[house music|house]] trio based in [[Johannesburg]], South Africa and consisting of three 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 certification  quickly and won several awards at the 18th Annual MTN [[South Africa Music Awards]] in 2012.
The band's second studio album Su Casa (2015) reached number one in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mi Casa hits number one on itunes |url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/mi-casa-hits-number-one-on-itunes/|first=The|last=Journalist|work=Zkhiphani|date=16 August 2013}}</ref> The band then embarked on a Mi Casa Gone Global Tour. The band released their third studio album, ''Home Sweet Home'' (2013), which resulted with two chart-topping singles "Chocolate" & "Barman".
In August 2017 they released their fourth studio album ''Familia'' after nearly disbanding four months earlier.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mi Casa's new album aims to inspire families to stick together|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2017-06-29-mi-casas-new-album-aims-to-inspire-families-to-stick-together/|work=[[The Sunday Times (South Africa)|Sunday Times]]|access-date=10 August 2017}}</ref>
==History==
===2010-2011: Early years===
In 2011, the trio meet at the night lounge & performed together, since then they formed  Mi Casa band.<ref name="fourways">{{cite web|title=Mi Casa goes global - Fourways Review |url=https://fourwaysreview.co.za/201693/mi-casa-goes-global/?pwa-amp|website=fourwaysreview|first=City|last=Reporter|date=3 July 2015}}</ref> Later on they formed  a record  label 34 Music.<ref name="fourways" />
===2011-2012: ''Mi Casa''===
The band received a lot of attention from the public in late 2011. Their hit single "These Streets" was taken from the album ''Mi Casa'', 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 [[Young Money Entertainment|YMCMB]]'s Canadian [[hip hop music|hip hop]] recording artist [[Drake (entertainer)|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 (musician)|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]].
===2013-2016 : ''Su Casa''; ''Home Sweet Home'' ===
On 16 August 2013, the band released their second studio album titled ''Su Casa'', it features Black Coffee, Jimmy Nevis, Bora Viver and Mishka.<ref>{{cite web|date=16 August 2013|title =MiCasa launches new album|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/amp/entertainment/2013-08-16-micasa-launches-new-album/|work=Sowetan LIVE}}</ref> The album includes singles  "Dream For Love", "I Want You", "In The Mood and Your Body".
Their ''Su Casa'' topped  number 1 on iTunes South Africa albums charts on its day of release.<ref>{{cite news|location=South Africa |title=Album of the week: Su Casa by Mi Casa {{!}} You|url=https://www.news24.com/You/Archive/album-of-the-week-su-casa-by-mi-casa-20170728|last=Admin |work=News24}}</ref>
In 2014, the band performed at [[Ultra Music Festival]] in South Africa on the Soul Candi stage. The group's estimated net worth as of November 2014 has been put by [[South African Revenue Service]] (SARS) at US$22&nbsp;million. They have been nominated at the [[MTV Africa Music Awards]] (MTV MAMAs) in 2014 and 2016.
In November 2015, their third studio album ''Home Sweet Home'' was released in South Africa.<ref name="YOMZANSI">{{cite web|title=ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Mi Casa - Home Sweet Home {{!}} YOMZANSI|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2015/11/23/album-of-the-week-mi-casa-home-sweet-home/|website =YOMZANSI|date=22 November 2015}}</ref> The album includes collaboration of  [[Cassper Nyovest]], [[Big Nuz]] & [[DJ Tira]], [[Ladysmith Black Mambazo]], DJ Euphonik and  Sauti Soul.
After the album was released, they embarked on Mi Casa Gone Global Tour.<ref name="YOMZANSI" />
=== 2017-2019: ''Familia'' ===
On 30 June 2017, "Nana" was released  as the album lead single atop top 30 radio charts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/channel/the-juice/news/mi-casa-talk-breakup-and-brand-new-album-20170622|date=22 July 2017|work=News24|title=Mi Casa talk breakup and brand new album {{!}} Channel - News24|location=South Africa }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Hit 30 Chart - GOODHOPEFM |url=http://www.goodhopefm.co.za/sabc/home/goodhopefm/charts/details?id=ea564ffa-d3ab-403f-92e0-28782ff444ae&title=The%20Hit%2030%20Chart|work=Good Hope FM|date=13 December 2017}}</ref>
On August 4, 2017, their fourth studio album titled  ''Familia'' was released in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.702.co.za/articles/277258/mi-casa-perform-tracks-off-their-new-release-titled-familia-on-702unplugged|title=Mi Casa perform tracks off their new release titled ' 'Familia' on #702Unplugged|date=20 October 2017 |first= Mmakgomo|last= Tshetlo|website =702}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/channel/the-juice/news/mi-casa-the-album-inspired-by-a-near-breakup-20170825|title = Mi Casa: The album inspired by a near breakup}}</ref>
At [[24th South African Music Awards]], ''Familia''  earned three nominations includes: Best dance Album, Best Engineered Album and
Duo/Group of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/all-the-winners-from-sama-awards-2018-16564938
|title=All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018|website=gq}}</ref>
===2020-present: ''We Made It'' (2020)===
In 2020, they signed a record deal with Universal Music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/sundayindependent/life/mi-casa-signs-with-universal-49161848|title=Mi Casa signs with Universal|first=Amanda|last= Maliba|date= May 24, 2020|work=Independent Online}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=How well do the Mi Casa guys know each other after a decade?|url=http://kfm.co.za/articles/2020/07/08/how-well-do-the-mi-casa-guys-know-each-other-after-a-decade|date=8 July 2020|work=KFM}}</ref>
On July 3, 2020, their fifth studio  album ''We Made It'' was released in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mi Casa release new album, "We Made It" {{!}} Fakaza News |url=https://fakazanews.com/2020/07/03/mi-casa-release-new-album-we-made-it/|last=Adejoy|date=3 July 2020|website=Fakaza News}}</ref> The single "Mamela" was released off as second  single & certified gold by the Recording industry of South Africa  (RiSA) in early 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=SA: Mi Casa's Mamela goes gold {{!}} Music In Africa|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-mi-casas-mamela-goes-gold|work= Music In Africa|date=13 May 2021|first=Ano|last=Shumba}}</ref>  In 2021, the album received 2 nominations at [[27th South African Music Awards]]  for Best Produced video and Best dance album.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url= https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/2493919/samas-27-nominations-are-out-and-its-male-dominated/|title= Samas 27: Nominations are out and men are leading the nods |work=The Citizen |date= 19 May 2021 |access-date=14 June 2021}}</ref>
== Band members ==
=== Current members ===
* Dr. Duda - Producer and pianist (2011–present)
* J'Something - vocalist and guitarist (2011–present)
* Mo-T - Trumpet (2011–present)
== Personal lives ==
Mo-T's father, Kgasoane Banza, was part of the South African [[African popular music|Afropop]] band [[Mango Groove]].
J'Something is originally from [[Portugal]]. His real name is Joao da Fonseca. He moved to Port Alfred in the [[Eastern Cape]], South Africa when he was seven years old. He was raised by his mother Maria after his parents separated. Joao completed his bachelor's degree in marketing at [[Stellenbosch University]] before moving to [[Johannesburg]], where he was a studio manager at the SoulCandi Studios.
Dr. Duda is responsible for the music production for the band. He was part of a gospel band at his childhood church since the age of 8, played keyboards. He got his nickname from a [[FL Studio]] plug-in called "''Duda''". He still uses DAW software, amongst others, including [[Cubase]], Sony Acid, [[Reason (software)|Reason]], and [[Ableton Live]].
== Discography ==
* ''Mi Casa'' (2011)
* ''Su Casa'' (2013)
* ''Home Sweet Home'' (2015)
* ''Familia'' (2017)
* ''We Made It'' (2020)
== Tours ==
* Mi Casa Concert (2015)
* Mi Casa Gone Global Tour (2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/mi-casa-rock-portugal-en-route-north-america|date=3 August 2015|title=Mi Casa rock Portugal en route to North America|work= Music In Africa}}</ref>
== Awards and nominations ==
{| class=wikitable
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Nominated work
!Result
!Ref
|-
|rowspan="5"|2011
|rowspan="5"|Metro FM Music Awards
|Best Newcomer
|
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="5"|<ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Metro FM Music Awards – all the winners|url=http://www.tvsa.co.za/default.asp?blogname=news&ArticleID=18338|publisher=TVSA|access-date=29 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AKA Dominates Metro FM Awards|url=http://www.mio.co.za/article/aka-dominates-metro-fm-awards-2011-11-28|publisher=MIO|access-date=29 September 2013}}</ref>
|-
|Song of the Year
|rowspan="2"|"These Streets"
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Music Video
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Newcomer
|
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Group Album
|rowspan="6"|'Mi Casa'
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="5"|2012
|rowspan="5"|18th South African Music Awards
|Best Dance Album
|{{won}}
|rowspan="5"|<ref>{{cite web|title=THE 18TH ANNUAL MTN SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS AND THE WINNERS ARE...|url=http://samusicawards.co.za/profiles/blogs/the-18th-annual-mtn-south-african-music-awards-and-the-winners-ar|publisher=SAMA|access-date=7 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926193637/http://samusicawards.co.za/profiles/blogs/the-18th-annual-mtn-south-african-music-awards-and-the-winners-ar|archive-date=26 September 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|-
|Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|Group of the Year
|{{won}}
|-
|Newcomer of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|Record of the Year
|{{won}}
|-
|2013
|[[The Headies]]
|Best African Artiste
|
|{{n/a}}
|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/12/olamide-wins-big-headies-2013-full-list-winners/ | title=Olamide wins big @ Headies 2013 + full list of winners | publisher=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]] | date=27 December 2013 | access-date=27 January 2014}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="3"|2014
|rowspan="3"|[[MTV Africa Music Awards 2014]]
|Best Group
|
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="3"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2014/04/17/mafikizolo-uhuru-davido-lead-nominations-for-mtv-africa-music-awards |title=Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards |publisher=Sowetan LIVE |access-date=17 April 2014}}</ref>
|-
|Artist of the Year
|
|{{nom}}
|-
|Song of the Year
|"[[Jika]]"
|{{nom}}
|-
|2016
|[[MTV Africa Music Awards 2016]]
|Best Group
|
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|2018
|[[2018 Dance Music Awards South Africa|Dance Music Awards South Africa]]
|Best Live Act
|
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2021
| rowspan="2"|[[27th South African Music Awards|27th SAMAs]]
| Best produced Music Video
|"Mamela"
|{{nom}}
| rowspan =2|<ref name=":1"/>
|-
|Best Dance Album
| ''We made It''
|{{nom}}
|}
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:South African electronic music groups]]
[[Category:House music groups]]
[[Category:Deep house musicians]]