Candyman
John B. Shaffer III, known professionally as Candyman and also as Candell
Manson, was born on June 25, 1968, in South Central Los Angeles. He is an
American rapper and record producer who gained prominence in the late 1980s and
early 1990s. Shaffer's musical journey began with his friend Sir Jinx
introducing him to Dr. Dre, for whom he produced a three-song demo. His first
recording as a solo artist was the 1989 EP Hip Hop Addict, produced by Johnny
"J." Before signing with Epic Records in 1989, Bill Walker from Thump Records
purchased the master of "Knockin' Boots" for the Lowri...
