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]
GuiltyBeatz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ronald Banful |
| Born | January 17, 1990 Palermo, Italy |
| Origin | Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Record Producer, Disc Jockey |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | www |
Background/early life
editGuiltyBeatz 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
editGuiltybeatz 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
editGuiltyBeatz 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
editGuiltyBeatz 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
editEPs
edit- Different (2020)[13]
Songs
edit| 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 |
Production credits
edit| 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 |
Notes
Awards and nominations
edit| 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] |
References
edit- ^ "'Akwaaba' song was a call for recognition - Guilty Beatz reveals". 9 August 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "Video: GuiltyBeatz Drops New Hit "Fire" ft. King Promise & JoeBoy". 9 August 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Ghanaian Producers Who Can Give You An Instant Hit Songs". ghanavibes.com. Archived from the original on 2019-07-23.
- ^ "GuiltyBeatz".
- ^ "VIDEO: Guiltybeatz Ft. Mr Eazi – Chance (Fr3 Me)". 24 November 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Top 10 most popular African songs of 2018". 29 December 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "AFRIMA 2018: Guilty Beatz grabs two awards with popular 'Akwaaba' song". 25 November 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Guilty Beatz/Mr. Eazi/ Patapaa's "Akwaaba" wins Afro-pop song of the year at #VGMA19". 19 May 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Inside Beyoncé's Bold Bet to Get Americans to Listen to African Music". 19 July 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Guiltybeatz produces 3 songs on Beyonce's forthcoming album, 'The Lion King: The Gift'". 19 July 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Diversity Is in the Details: What Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift' Gets Right and Wrong". 16 July 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "GuiltyBeatz produces 3 songs on Beyonce's 'The Lion King: The Gift' album - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on 2019-07-16.
- ^ "GuiltyBeatz: Different EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ liano (2019-08-19). "CHECKOUT: Dj Cuppy - Gelato ft Zlatan". 9jabaz. Archived from the original on 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ^ "Watch Mr Eazi, GuiltyBeatz & Kwesi Arthur's 'Pilolo' Music Video". okayafrica. 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ^ "GuiltyBeatz". bbc.co.uk. 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ^ Mawuli, David (25 November 2018). "AFRIMA 2018: Guilty Beatz bags two awards with "Akwaaba"". pulse. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ Adesokan, Tayo (25 November 2018). "5TH AFRIMA WINNERS". AFRIMA. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "AFRIMA 2018: Full list of winners". musicinafrica.net. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Guilty Beatz' hit song 'Akwaaba' gains multiple nominations at All Africa Music Awards #AFRIMA2018". ameyawdebrah.com. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "VGMA19: Check out winners at 20th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". ghanaweb. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Full list of 2019 VGMA award winners; 2 awards on hold". yen.com.gh. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "3Music Awards 2019 nominees unveiled". ghanaweb. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "3Music Awards Ghana: Full list of nominees". musicinafrica.net. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.