GuiltyBeatz

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GuiltyBeatz
Birth nameRonald Banful
Born (1990-01-17) January 17, 1990 (age 34)
Palermo, Italy
Origin Accra, Ghana
Genres
Occupation(s)Record Producer, Disc Jockey
Years active2010–present
Website www.guiltybeatz.com

Ronald Banful (born January 17, 1990), known professionally as GuiltyBeatz, is a Ghanaian DJ and record producer. Born in Palermo, Italy, GuiltyBeatz first gained prominence as a music producer after his production on "Bad girl" by Jesse Jagz ft. Wizkid, "Sample You" by Mr. Eazi and his hit "Akwaaba" featuring Mr. Eazi, Pappy Kojo & Patapaa. [1] [2]

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Background/early life

GuiltyBeatz was born in Palermo, Italy, he relocated to Ghana at age six. He was introduced to music at the age of 1, when he received his first piano. His interest for music was realized when he was a child and his passion has grown ever since. At the age of 12, GuiltyBeatz began to create his own personal beats with the "Music DJ" application on his Sony Ericsson phone. It was during this period that he became known for producing. His career started off more or less as he created beats for rap battles in Junior High School.

At age 17, GuiltyBeatz received a personal computer which enabled him to study and master beat making with Fruity Loops. He improved daily by recreating beats from hit songs in the American Music Industry. Aside beats making, GuiltyBeatz is a talented piano player and he single-handedly learnt this skill. He achieved this by gathering inspiration from people around him. Self taught talent has given him an upper hand in the Ghanaian music industry.

In April 2010, GuiltyBeatz was signed by the Ghanaian record label "Star Productions". [3] He then began using Logic Pro for music production. Guilty had the opportunity to work with many Ghanaian artistes such as Sarkodie, R2Bees, Efya, DCryme, Atumpan, Stonebwoy, Pappy Kojo, Jeed Rogers, Chase, Mr Eazi, Bisa Kdei and many more. [4]

He has also had the opportunity to work with talent artistes outside Ghana, such as Jesse Jagz, Wizkid, Wande Coal, Cabo Snoop (Angola), KaySwitch and Mr. Walz in Nigeria. He has stretched as far as the UK to work with Mr Silva, Sway, Tribal Magz and Moelogo.

Musical career

Guiltybeatz started his music production career actively when he joined Star Productions (S.T.A.R Baby) in 2010. He has produced Hip Pop, HipLife, HighLife, Dancehall, Afro-pop, etc. But his personal interest has always been Afro-pop and Afro-fusion. He added the deejaying as part of his brand in 2018. As an Afro-Pop producer/deejay, GuiltyBeatz has released many singles already. In 2016, he released his debut "Chance" featuring Mr. Eazi. [5]

2018: Akwaaba

GuiltyBeatz in 2018 released "Akwaaba" that featured Mr Eazi, Patapaa, Pappy Kojo. In 2018, "Akwaaba" was first ranked by Face2Face Africa on its list of "Top 10 most popular African songs of 2018". [6] This track turned out to be his big break, and got him several awards and nominations. [7] [8]

2019: The Lion King: The Gift

GuiltyBeatz has production credits for three songs on Beyoncé's album The Lion King: The Gift in 2019. [9] [10] [11] He has production credits for three songs off the album namely, "Already", "Keys to The Kingdom" and "Find Your Way Back". [12]

Discography

EPs

Songs

TitleArtistesYear
Chance (Fre Me)GuiltyBeatz featuring Mr Eazi 2016
Nobody DeyGuiltyBeatz featuring Mr Eazi x Omo Fuji2016
You can goGuiltyBeatz featuring G-west2017
FireGuiltyBeatz featuring King Promise X Joeboy2018
Akwaaba [14] GuiltyBeatz Featuring Mr Eazi x Patapaa x Pappy Kojo 2018
GengingGuiltyBeatz featuring Joey B 2019
Pilolo [15] [16] GuiltyBeatz Featuring Mr Eazi x Kwesi Arthur 2019
FreedomGuiltyBeatz, Mr Eazi x J.Derobie feat. Sherrie Silver 2019

Production credits

TitleArtistesYear
Tell Me Your NameChase featuring Paedae produced by GuiltyBeatz2011
Getaway Efya produced by GuiltyBeatz2013
Bad Girl Jesse Jagz featuring Wizkid produced by GuiltyBeatz2013
GidigidiGage Noi featuring Rashid Metal2014
No way Pappy Kojo produced by GuiltyBeatz2017
Abena Pappy Kojo featuring Mr Eazi and Bisa Kdei produced by Guiltyz Beatz2017
Die from your loveAbonda featuring GuiltyBeatz2018
1 man 1000Flowking Stone produced by GuiltyBeatz2018
Do you Sarkodie featuring Mr Eazi produced by GuiltyBeatz2019
Ogye Me Din Mugueez (R2Bees) produced by GuiltyBeatz2019
HappinessKing Promise produced by GuiltyBeatz2019
BraKing Promise featuring Kojo Antwi produced by GuiltyBeatz2019
SnackMs. Banks produced by GuiltyBeatz2019
Thank you Mr Eazi produced by GuiltyBeatz2019
BogadaA-star featuring GuiltyBeatz2019
Bounce Kida Kudz produced by GuiltyBeatz2019
Already Beyonce featuring Shatta Wale and Major Lazer produced by GuiltyBeatz [a] 2019
Find Your Way Back (Circle of Life) Beyonce produced by GuiltyBeatz [b] 2019
Keys to the Kingdom Beyonce featuring Tiwa Savage and Mr Eazi produced by Guilty Beatz [a] 2019
If Orange Was a Place Tems produced by Guilty Beatz [a] 2021
Me & U 2023
Love Me JeJe 2024

Notes

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipientRef
2018 All Africa Music Awards Best African CollaborationWon [17] [18]
Song of the YearWon [19] [20]
2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Afropop Song of the YearWon [21]
Best African CollaborationWon [22]
20193Music AwardsProducer of the YearNominated [23]
Viral Song of the YearNominated [24]

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