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Candyman

American rapper, known for "Knockin' Boots"

United States • b. 1968-06-25

Candyman is credited on 70 releases across 29 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1989–2013 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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70

Pressings credited

29

Albums

4

Decades active

6

In collections

Biography

John B. Shaffer III (born June 25, 1968), known by his stage name Candyman and also as Candell Manson, 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.

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Credited work

70 releases · 29 albums · active 1989–2013

  • Production · 45
  • Performance · 39
  • Engineering · 2

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