Candyman
Candyman is a suave, laid-back but tough-rapping MC whose commercial peak was "Knockin' Boots," a playful pop-rap single that entered Billboard's R&B chart in September 1990 and eventually crossed into the Top Ten of the Hot 100. Born John B. Shaffer III (and sometimes identified as Candell Manson), the South Central Los Angeles native started rapping in the early '80s and was an affiliate of Ice-T's Rhyme Syndicate. He's also shown on the cover of N.W.A and the Posse, though his connection to that crew has been considered happenstance. Early releases like "Money Talk$," co-produced by Afrika Islam, and "Hip Hop Addict," were issued on Fila Ali's King Quality label. A demo recording of "Knockin' Boots" attracted a deal with Epic, who released the song's official studio version and the MC's debut album, Ain't No Shame in My Game, in 1990. The Top 40 set was produced by Candyman with longtime creative partner Johnny J. The duo also directed a second album for Epic, Playtime's Over (1991), but it failed to chart, though the single "Oneighundredskytalkpinelevenotwosevenine" did put a sizeable dent in Billboard's rap chart. Harder-sounding albums I Thought U Knew (1993), a BMG-distributed independent album, and Phukk Whatcha Goin Thru (1995), released on the smaller Ruckus, featured productions from the likes of DJ Quik, Prince Paul, and J-Swift and had limited commercial appeal. Following an extensive break, Candyman released Knockin' Boots 2001: A Sex Odyssey (2001). After that, his recorded appearances were sporadic, including a spot on a remix of Nas' "Where Are They Now" (2007) and a collaboration with producer J Bigga on a Miracles spoof titled "Fuck Machine" (2011).
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Knockin' Boots
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by X-Ray Records on Dec 1, 2008
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Candyman's Greatest Hits
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Thump Records on Jan 1, 2013
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Hip Hop Masters
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by X-Ray Records on Dec 1, 2008
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Ain't No Shame In My Game
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Epic on Sep 24, 1990
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Nunca Lo Negue (feat. El Kamel) (DJ Unic Remix)
World - Released by Urban Latin Records on Oct 5, 2018
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Knockin' Boots (Intro & Outro Remix)
Dance - Released by Thump Records on Jul 20, 1990
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Lowrider Funk Jamz Quick Mix (Vol. 2)
T.W.D.Y., Mr. Gee, Keyvous, Kevin Ray, Candyman, Baby Bash
Funk - Released by Thump Records on Oct 28, 2022
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Bailando Es Que Se Goza
Candyman, Kiki Pro, DJ Papi Electric
Latin America - Released by Latinhit Productions DJ Papi Electric on Mar 31, 2017
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Playtime's Over
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Epic - Legacy on Jul 17, 1991
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Solar Planet 8:88 [SoundTrack]
Soul - Released by ShadowGun Records ©️ on Feb 16, 2024
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Side to Side
Soul - Released by ShadowGun Records on Feb 16, 2024
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Knockin' Boots (Re-Recorded - Sped Up)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Cleopatra Records on May 5, 2023
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Dar
Alternative & Indie - Released by iMD- Raw Candy Records on Dec 13, 2023
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Nunca Lo Negue
World - Released by Urban Latin Records on Aug 10, 2018
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Knockin Boots 2001… A Sex Odyssey
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by X - Ray Records on Jan 1, 2001
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Groovy Times
Pop - Released by 3291109 Records DK on Jun 22, 2023
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Restless
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 3291109 Records DK on Aug 20, 2022
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Samurai
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 3291109 Records DK on Feb 10, 2023
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