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Candyman was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, where he attended [[Washington Preparatory High School]]. Manson's friend, rapper/producer Sir Jinx, introduced Manson to [[Dr. Dre]], for whom Manson produced a three-song demo.
Candyman was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, where he attended [[Washington Preparatory High School]]. Manson's friend, rapper/producer Sir Jinx, introduced Manson to [[Dr. Dre]], for whom Manson produced a three-song demo.


Candyman was featured backing [[Tone Lōc]] before he earned his own solo stint. His first recording as solo artist was the 1989 12" EP ''Hip Hop Addict'', produced by Candyman his late friend [[Johnny "J"]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Candyman-Hip-Hop-Addict/release/2658174 |title=Candyman - Hip Hop Addict (Vinyl) at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-06}}</ref> Prior to signing with Epic, Bill Walker <ref>Thump Records catalog</ref> from Thump Records, purchased the master of "Knockin' Boots" for Lowrider Soundtrack Volume 1 and took the single to KDAY and Power 106. Candyman eventually signed to [[Epic Records]] in 1989 and released his debut album, ''Ain't No Shame in My Game'', in the following year. It scored a Top 10 [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] hit with "Knockin' Boots". The following year, he released another less successful LP for [[Epic Records]], ''[[Playtime's Over (Candyman album)|Playtime's Over]]''. He released ''I Thought U Knew'' for [[I.R.S.]] in 1993. 2000 saw the release of ''Candyman's Knockin' Boots 2001: A Sex Odyssey'', an album featuring his 1990 hit single remixed and new cuts as well."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/candyman/artist.jhtml |title=Candyman &#124; New Music And Songs &#124; MTV |publisher=Vh1.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-06}}</ref>
Candyman was featured backing [[Tone Lōc]] before he earned his own solo stint. His first recording as solo artist was the 1989 12" EP ''Hip Hop Addict'', produced by Candyman his late friend [[Johnny "J"]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Candyman-Hip-Hop-Addict/release/2658174 |title=Candyman - Hip Hop Addict (Vinyl) at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-06}}</ref> Prior to signing with Epic, Bill Walker <ref>Thump Records catalog</ref> from Thump Records, purchased the master of "Knockin' Boots" for Lowrider Soundtrack Volume 1 and took the single to KDAY and Power 106. Candyman eventually signed to [[Epic Records]] in 1989 and released his debut album, ''Ain't No Shame in My Game'', in the following year. It scored a Top 10 [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] hit with "Knockin' Boots". The following year, he released another independent LP for [[Epic Records]], ''[[Playtime's Over (Candyman album)|Playtime's Over]]''. He released ''I Thought U Knew'' for [[I.R.S.]] in 1993. 2000 saw the release of ''Candyman's Knockin' Boots 2001: A Sex Odyssey'', an album featuring his 1990 hit single remixed and new cuts as well."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/candyman/artist.jhtml |title=Candyman &#124; New Music And Songs &#124; MTV |publisher=Vh1.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-06}}</ref>




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For the Cuban reggaeton singer, see Candyman (singer).
Candyman
Background information
Birth nameCandell Manson
Also known asCandell
Born (1968-06-25) June 25, 1968 (age 56)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresHip hop, R&B
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1989–present
LabelsEpic, Ruckus

Born John B. Shaffer III (and sometimes identified as Candell Manson) (born June 25, 1969, Los Angeles, California, United States) known by his stage name Candyman, is an American rapper and record producer. He is best known for his hit single "Knockin' Boots". Candyman appears in the front row on N.W.A. and the Posse's 1987 album cover.[1]

Biography

Candyman was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, where he attended Washington Preparatory High School. Manson's friend, rapper/producer Sir Jinx, introduced Manson to Dr. Dre, for whom Manson produced a three-song demo.

Candyman was featured backing Tone Lōc before he earned his own solo stint. His first recording as solo artist was the 1989 12" EP Hip Hop Addict, produced by Candyman his late friend Johnny "J".[2] Prior to signing with Epic, Bill Walker [3] from Thump Records, purchased the master of "Knockin' Boots" for Lowrider Soundtrack Volume 1 and took the single to KDAY and Power 106. Candyman eventually signed to Epic Records in 1989 and released his debut album, Ain't No Shame in My Game, in the following year. It scored a Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit with "Knockin' Boots". The following year, he released another independent LP for Epic Records, Playtime's Over. He released I Thought U Knew for I.R.S. in 1993. 2000 saw the release of Candyman's Knockin' Boots 2001: A Sex Odyssey, an album featuring his 1990 hit single remixed and new cuts as well."[4]


In 2007, Candyman was featured in Nas's Where Are They Now (West Coast Remix), which also featured Kam, King Tee, Threat, Ice-T, Sir Mix-A-Lot, and the Conscious Daughters.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US Hot 100
[5] 		US R&B HipHop
[6] 		NED
[7] 		BEL
(FLA)
[8] 		GER
[9]
1988 "Money Talk$" — — — — — singles only
1989 "Hip Hop Addict" — — — — —
1990 "Knockin' Boots" 9 5 1 9 28 Ain't No Shame in My Game
"Melt in Your Mouth" 69 46 41 — —
1991 "Nightgown" 91 — — — —
1992 "Oneighundredskytalkpinelevenotwosevenine" – – — — — Playtime's Over
1993 "Candyman, Do Me Right" — — — — — I Thought U Knew
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released.

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Candyman.
  1. ^ Cizmar, Martin (March 21, 2010). "Candyman: What Happened After N.W.A. and the Posse?". Phoenix New Times.
  2. ^ "Candyman - Hip Hop Addict (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-08-06.
  3. ^ Thump Records catalog
  4. ^ "Candyman | New Music And Songs | MTV". Vh1.com. Retrieved 2013-08-06.
  5. ^ "Candyman - US Hot 100". billboard.com. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Candyman - US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". billboard.com. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Candyman - Dutch chart". dutchcharts.nl. 14 September 2014.
  8. ^ "Candyman - Belgian Chart". ultratop.be. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Candyman - German Chart". charts.de. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
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