Ronald Banful (born January 17, 1990), known professionally as GuiltyBeatz, is a Ghanaian DJ and record producer.
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. 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.
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.
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". This track turned out to be his big break, and got him several awards and nominations.
2019: The Lion King: The Gift GuiltyBeatz has production credits for three songs on Beyoncé's album The Lion King: The Gift in 2019. He has production credits for three songs off the album namely, "Already", "Keys to The Kingdom" and "Find Your Way Back".
Discography EPs Different (2020)
Songs +TitleArtistesYearChance (Fre Me)GuiltyBeatz featuring Mr Eazi2016Nobody DeyGuiltyBeatz featuring Mr Eazi x Omo Fuji2016You can goGuiltyBeatz featuring G-west2017FireGuiltyBeatz featuring King Promise X Joeboy2018AkwaabaGuiltyBeatz Featuring Mr Eazi x Patapaa x Pappy Kojo 2018GengingGuiltyBeatz featuring Joey B2019PiloloGuiltyBeatz Featuring Mr Eazi x Kwesi Arthur2019FreedomGuiltyBeatz, Mr Eazi x J.Derobie feat. Sherrie Silver2019
Production credits +TitleArtistesYearTell Me Your NameChase featuring Paedae produced by GuiltyBeatz2011GetawayEfya produced by GuiltyBeatz2013Bad GirlJesse Jagz featuring Wizkid produced by GuiltyBeatz2013GidigidiGage Noi featuring Rashid Metal2014No wayPappy Kojo produced by GuiltyBeatz2017 AbenaPappy Kojo featuring Mr Eazi and Bisa Kdei produced by Guiltyz Beatz2017 Die from your loveAbonda featuring GuiltyBeatz20181 man 1000Flowking Stone produced by GuiltyBeatz2018Do youSarkodie featuring Mr Eazi produced by GuiltyBeatz2019Ogye Me DinMugueez (R2Bees) produced by GuiltyBeatz2019HappinessKing Promise produced by GuiltyBeatz2019BraKing Promise featuring Kojo Antwi produced by GuiltyBeatz2019SnackMs. Banks produced by GuiltyBeatz2019Thank youMr Eazi produced by GuiltyBeatz2019 BogadaA-star featuring GuiltyBeatz2019 BounceKida Kudz produced by GuiltyBeatz2019AlreadyBeyonce featuring Shatta Wale and Major Lazer produced by GuiltyBeatz2019Find Your Way Back (Circle of Life)Beyonce produced by GuiltyBeatz 2019Keys to the KingdomBeyonce featuring Tiwa Savage and Mr Eazi produced by Guilty Beatz2019If Orange Was a PlaceTems produced by Guilty Beatz2021Me & U2023Love Me JeJe 2024 Notes signifies a co-producer signifies a miscellaneous producer
Awards and nominations
YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipientRef2018All Africa Music AwardsBest African Collaboration Song of the Year2019Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsAfropop Song of the Year Best African Collaboration 20193Music AwardsProducer of the YearViral Song of the Year
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