GuiltyBeatz Biography: age, awards, career, Producer of “Already” by Beyonce ft. Shatta Wale, worldwide hit “Akwaaba”, hit songs & more

GuiltyBeatz Biography:

Born Ronald Banful, GuiltyBeatz is an outstanding Ghanaian record producer, sound engineer, and Disc Jockey (DeeJay).

He first gained the world’s attention after producing his groundbreaking worldwide record, “Akwaaba” which featured Mr Eazi, Pappy Kojo & Patapaa.

Watch here: GuiltyBeatz ft. Mr Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo – Akwaaba (Official Music Video)

Then came the biggest moment in his life when he produced three(3) solid songs on America’s R&B legendary Beyoncé‘s album titled, “The Lion King: The Gift”.

GuiltyBeatz is also known to have produced hits like “Bad girl” by Jesse Jagz ft. Wizkid, and “Sample You” by Mr. Eazi

Whenever you hear the signature tune “S. T. A. R Baby!” you had better know it is GuiltyBeatz.

Age, Date of Birth

The “AKwaaba” hit-maker was born on Wednesday, January 17^th, 1990 in Italy.

GuiltyBeatz who is now 30 years of age celebrated his 30^th birthday not long ago.

Genres of Music GuiltyBeatz loves to do:

Afro Pop , Hip Hop, RnB, Hiplife, Highlife, Jazz , Reggae , Dancehall , Pop Dance , House , South African House, among others.

Early Life & Background Of Music Career

GuiltyBeatz was born in Palermo, Italy, before he was relocated to the shores of Ghana at age six(6) by his parents.

The hit-maker of “Akwaaba” was first introduced to music when he received a piano at age 1.

With the “Music DJ” application on his Sony Ericsson phone, GuiltyBeatz started producing his own beats at age 12.

He continued to make beats for his friends at Junior High School who engaged in rap battles until he was 17 years when he got a personal computer.

By this time, GuiltyBeatz was exposed to Fruity Loops —a complete musical software — that helped him to study and master the craft of making beats.

In April 2010, the self-taught pianist was signed by Ghanaian record label “Star Productions” — S.T.A.R Baby.

GuiltyBeatz at this time switched from using Fruity Loops to Logic Pro — another complete musical software used in making music.

Top Artistes GuiltyBeatz has worked with

The many artistes GuiltyBeatz has produced music for include BET award-winning and Africa’s best rapper Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Mr Eazi, R2Bees, Pappy Kojo, Bisa Kdei, Efya, DCrime, Atumpan, Chase, and many others.

Other African superstars GuiltyBeatz has produced songs for are WizKid, Mr. Eazi, Jesse Jagz, KaySwitch, Angola’s Cabo Snoop, Mr. Walz, and Wande Coal.

International superstars GuiltyBeatz has worked with include Beyoncé, UK-based artistes such as Tribal Magz, Mr. Silva, Moelogo and Sway.

Hit singles released by GuiltyBeatz as a DeeJay (Disc Jockey – DJ)

Sometime in 2018, GuiltyBeatz added disc jockeying or deejaying to his career and has since remained a Ghanaian DJ.

As an Afro-Pop producer/deejay, GuiltyBeatz has released many hit singles.

Worldwide Hit “Akwaaba” released in 2018

In 2018, GuiltyBeatz released his groundbreaking hit song “Akwaaba” which featured Mr Eazi, Patapaa, Pappy Kojo.

The “Akwaaba” song in the same year (2018) was ranked by Face2Face Africa on its list of “Top 10 most popular African songs of 2018”.

The “Akwaaba” song turned out to be GuiltyBeatz’s biggest blessings as it earned him recognition, awards, and nominations across the globe.

Here are the rest of the singles released by GuiltyBeatz:

• 2016 — Chance (Fre Me) — by GuiltyBeatz Ft. Mr Eazi
• 2016 — Nobody Dey — by GuiltyBeatz Ft. Mr Eazi x Omo Fuji
• 2017 — You can go — by GuiltyBeatz Ft. G-west
• 2018 — Fire — by GuiltyBeatz Ft. King Promise & Joeboy
• 2018 — GuiltyBeatz ft. Mr Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo – Akwaaba (Official Music Video)
• 2019 — Genging — GuiltyBeatz Ft. Joey B
• 2019 — Pilolo — GuiltyBeatz Ft. Mr Eazi & Kwesi Arthur
• 2019 — Freedom — GuiltyBeatz, Mr Eazi & J.Derobie Ft. Sherrie Silver

GuiltyBeatz’s Production Credits on “The Lion King: The Gift” album by R&B Superstar Beyoncé

In 2019, GuiltyBeatz had the opportunity to produce three (3) solid songs on “The Lion King: The Gift” album by America’s R&B legend,  Beyoncé.

Read This: Beyoncé features Shatta Wale on ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ album…& it’s King ‘Already’

“Already” by Beyoncé featuring Shatta Wale, the dancehall King of Africa remains as one of the popular songs on the “The Lion King: The Gift” album. 

It must, however, be noted that the “Already” song was co-produced by Guilty Beatz & international record producer, Major Lazer.

The other two notable songs on “The Lion King: The Gift” album GuiltyBeatz produced were “Keys to The Kingdom” by Tiwa Savage & Mr Eazi, and “Find Your Way Back (Circle of Life)” by Beyonce.

Hit Songs GuiltyBeatz Has Produced For Other Top Artistes

• (2011) “Tell Me Your Name” — by Chase featuring Paedae produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2013) “Getway” — by Efya produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2013) “Bad Girl” — by Jesse Jagz featuring Wizkid produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2014) “Gigigidi” —- by Gage Noi featuring Rashid Metal
• (2017) “No Way” — by Pappy Kojo produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2017) “Abena” — by Pappy Kojo featuring Mr Eazi and Bisa Kdei produced by Guiltyz Beatz
• (2018) “Die From Your Love” — by Abonda featuring GuiltyBeatz
• (2018) “1 Man 1000” — by Flowking Stone produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) “Do You” — by Sarkodie featuring Mr Eazi produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) “Ogye Me Din” — by Mugueez (R2Bees) produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) “Happiness” — by King Promise produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) “Bra” — by King Promise featuring Kojo Antwi produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) “Snack” — by Ms. Banks produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) “Thank You” — by Mr Eazi produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) “Bogada” — A-star featuring GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) “Bounce” — Kida Kudz produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) Beyoncé ft. Shatta Wale & Major Lazer – Already (Official Music Video)….
• (2019) “Find Your Way Back (Circle Of Life)” — Beyonce produced by GuiltyBeatz
• (2019) “Keys to the Kindgom” — Beyonce Ft. Tiwa Savage & Mr Eazi produced by GuiltyBeatz

Awards & Nominations

• 2019 — Afropop Song Of The Year — @Vodafone Ghana Music Awards — Winner!
• 2019 — Best African Collaboration — @Vodafone Ghana Music Awards — Winner!
• 2018 — Best African Collaboration — @All Africa Music Awards — Winner!
• 2018 — Song Of The Year — @All Africa Music Awards — Winner!
• 2018 — Producer Of The Year — @3Music Awards — Nominated
• 2018 — Viral Song Of The Year — @3Music Awards — Nominated

GuiltyBeatz Offical Number For Bookings:

Call : +233249986718 

GuiltyBeatz Official Email Account:

Email: [email protected]

GuiltyBeatz Official Twitter Account:

@guiltybeatz   or  https://twitter.com/guiltybeatz

GuiltyBeatz Official Instagram Account:

@guiltybeatz   or   https://instagram.com/guiltybeatz

Source: George Awiadem Maclean | BieGyaNation.Com