John B. Shaffer III (born June 25, 1968), known by his stage name Candyman, is an American

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and

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. 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.

Biography

Candyman was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, where he attended

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. Manson's friend, rapper/producer Sir Jinx, introduced Manson to

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, 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". Prior to signing with Epic, Bill Walker 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

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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

, '' Playtime's Over''. He released ''I Thought U Knew'' for I.R.S. in 1993. In 2000, Candyman released ''Candyman's Knockin' Boots 2001: A Sex Odyssey'', an album featuring his 1990 hit single remixed with new tracks as well." In 2007, Candyman was featured in

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's ''Where Are They Now (West Coast Remix)'', which also featured

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, Kam,

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, Threat,

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, and

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which later appeared on Candyman’s compilation album released in 2012 entitled “Candyman’s Greatest Hits” which consists of songs from his previous albums as well as new songs recorded for the album.

Discography

Albums

* ''Hip Hop Addict (EP)'' (1989) (King Quality) * '' Ain't No Shame in My Game'' (1990) (Epic) * '' Playtime's Over'' (1991) (Sony) * '' I Thought U Knew'' (1993) (IRS) * '' Phukk Watcha Goin' Thru'' (1995) (Ruckus) * '' Knockin' Boots 2001: A Sex Odyssey'' (2001) (X-Ray Records) * Candyman’s Greatest Hits (2012) (Thump Records)

Singles

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Candyman 1968 births Living people African-American rappers Rappers from Los Angeles African-American record producers Record producers from Los Angeles 21st-century American rappers 21st-century African-American musicians 20th-century African-American musicians