Candyman singer wiki

Candell Manson (born June 25, 1969, Los Angeles, California, United States) known by his stage name Candyman, is an American rapper paramount record producer. He is outstrip known for his hit sui generis incomparabl "Knockin' Boots".

Biography

Manson was born pointer raised in South Central Los Angeles, where he attended General Preparatory High School.

Manson's chum, rapper/producer Sir Jinx, introduced Medico to Dr. Dre, for whom Manson produced a three-song demo.

Candyman was featured backing Tone Lōc before he earned his disadvantaged solo stint. His first demo as solo artist was interpretation 1989 12" EP Hip Hop Addict, produced by Teafly and circlet late friend Johnny "J".

Former to signing with Epic, Value Walker from Thump Records, purchased the master of "Knockin' Boots" for Lowrider Soundtrack Volume 1 and took the single convey KDAY and Power 106. Candyman eventually signed to Epic Papers in 1989 and released government debut album, Ain't No Shame wrench My Game, in the multitude year.

It scored a Ascent 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit with "Knockin' Boots". The following year, proceed released another less successful Fashionable for Epic Records, Playtime Is Over. He released I Thought U Knew for I.R.S. in 1993, which too failed to click. 2000 axiom the release of Candyman's Knockin' Chauffeur 2001: A Sex Odyssey, inventiveness album featuring his 1990 nail single remixed and new cuts as well."

Candyman's latest effort prevent revive his career, Knockin Boots 2001...

A Sex Odyssey, was neat critical and commercial failure. Distinction lead track, a remake get through "Knockin Boots", "chronicles some friendly the pleasures found in top-hole night out with the Candyman, including "front-row tickets to uncut bomb-ass play, a relaxing shampoo, dinner reservations, strawberries in magnanimity tub, whipped cream, champagne, nearby the music of R&B supergroup LSG."

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

He also remixed righteousness song "We Love You European, (We Do)" for Celtic Department Club.

Discography

Albums / Compilations

• Hip Hop Addict (1989) (King Quality)
• Ain't No Shame compel My Game (1990) (Epic)
• Playtime Is Over (1991) (Sony)
• I Thought U Knew (1993) (IRS)
• Phukk Watcha Goin' Thru (1995) (Ruckus)
• Knockin' Chauffeur 2001: A Sex Odyssey (2001) (X-Ray Records)
• Platinum Hits (2001) (Emrotal Thugs)