GuiltyBeatz

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Ronald Banful (born January 17, 1990), known professionally as GuiltyBeatz, is a Ghanaian DJ and record producer.[1][2]

Born
Ronald Banful

Palermo, Italy
OriginAccra, Ghana
Genres
OccupationsRecord Producer, disc jockey
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GuiltyBeatz
Born
Ronald Banful

Palermo, Italy
OriginAccra, Ghana
Genres
OccupationsRecord Producer, disc jockey
Years active2010–present
Websitewww.guiltybeatz.com
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Early life

GuiltyBeatz was born in Palermo, Italy, and moved to Ghana at age six. He received his first piano at the age of 1. At the age of 12, GuiltyBeatz began to create beats with the "Music DJ" application on his Sony Ericsson phone. He started to write beats for rap battles in Junior High School.

At age 17, GuiltyBeatz received a personal computer which enabled him to study beat making with Fruity Loops. He improved by recreating beats from hit songs in the American Music Industry. GuiltyBeatz is a self-taught pianist.

In April 2010, GuiltyBeatz was signed to the Ghanaian record label Star Productions.[3] He then began using Logic Pro for music production. Guilty has worked with Ghanaian musical acts such as Sarkodie, R2Bees, Efya, DCryme, Atumpan, Stonebwoy, Pappy Kojo, Jeed Rogers, Chase, Mr Eazi, Bisa Kdei.[4]

He has also has worked with artists from outside Ghana, such as Jesse Jagz, Wizkid, Wande Coal, Cabo Snoop (Angola), KaySwitch and Mr. Walz in Nigeria. He has also worked with UK artists 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 began deejaying in 2018. As an Afro-Pop producer, GuiltyBeatz released his debut single, "Chance" featuring Mr. Eazi, in 2016.[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

  • Different (2020)[13]

Songs

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Title Artistes Year
Chance (Fre Me) GuiltyBeatz featuring Mr Eazi 2016
Nobody Dey GuiltyBeatz featuring Mr Eazi x Omo Fuji 2016
You can go GuiltyBeatz featuring G-west 2017
Fire GuiltyBeatz featuring King Promise X Joeboy 2018
Akwaaba[14] GuiltyBeatz Featuring Mr Eazi x Patapaa x Pappy Kojo 2018
Genging GuiltyBeatz featuring Joey B 2019
Pilolo[15][16] GuiltyBeatz Featuring Mr Eazi x Kwesi Arthur 2019
Freedom GuiltyBeatz, Mr Eazi x J.Derobie feat. Sherrie Silver 2019
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Production credits

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Title Artistes Year
Tell Me Your Name Chase featuring Paedae produced by GuiltyBeatz 2011
Getaway Efya produced by GuiltyBeatz 2013
Bad Girl Jesse Jagz featuring Wizkid produced by GuiltyBeatz 2013
Gidigidi Gage Noi featuring Rashid Metal 2014
No way Pappy Kojo produced by GuiltyBeatz 2017
Abena Pappy Kojo featuring Mr Eazi and Bisa Kdei produced by Guiltyz Beatz 2017
Die from your love Abonda featuring GuiltyBeatz 2018
1 man 1000 Flowking Stone produced by GuiltyBeatz 2018
Do you Sarkodie featuring Mr Eazi produced by GuiltyBeatz 2019
Ogye Me Din Mugueez (R2Bees) produced by GuiltyBeatz 2019
Happiness King Promise produced by GuiltyBeatz 2019
Bra King Promise featuring Kojo Antwi produced by GuiltyBeatz 2019
Snack Ms. Banks produced by GuiltyBeatz 2019
Thank you Mr Eazi produced by GuiltyBeatz 2019
Bogada A-star featuring GuiltyBeatz 2019
Bounce Kida Kudz produced by GuiltyBeatz 2019
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
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Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies a miscellaneous producer

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Recipient Ref
2018 All Africa Music Awards Best African Collaboration Won [17][18]
Song of the Year Won [19][20]
2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Afropop Song of the Year Won [21]
Best African Collaboration Won [22]
2019 3Music Awards Producer of the Year Nominated [23]
Viral Song of the Year Nominated [24]
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