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

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'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

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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

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. 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, Ice-T,

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, and the Conscious Daughters.

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)

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 people