Ain't No Shame in My Game

by Candyman

Overview

When a rapper does well in the R&B or pop markets, hip-hop's hardcore tends to view the artist with suspicion, however strong his or her rapping skills might be. That was exactly what happened to Candyman when "Knockin' Boots" (a catchy single that sampled Betty Wright's "Tonight Is the Night") enjoyed considerable crossover action. Some hardcore rappers questioned Candyman's legitimacy, but make no mistake: Ain't No Shame in My Game proves that the Angeleno's rapping skills are solid. While this decent debut album has its share of lighthearted R&B-flavored fare (including "Playin' on Me," "Melt in Your Mouth," and of course, "Knockin' Boots"), more aggressive, in-your-face tunes like "Today's Topic," "5 Verses of Def," and "The Mack Is Back" demonstrate that Candyman has no problem handling hardcore b-boy rap. The overall result is a generally likable, if a bit uneven, album. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	09/24/1990
Label:	Epic
UPC:	0074644694727
Rank:	161481

Tracks

1. Ain't No Shame in My Game (Show)
2. Candy Man
3. Don't Leave Home Without It
4. Knockin' Boots
5. Melt in Your Mouth
6. Playin' on Me
7. Today's Topic
8. The Mack Is Back
9. Night Gown
10. Who Shakes the Best
11. Keep on Watcha Doin'
12. 5 Verses of Def

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Candyman   Primary Artist,Vocals
Charlie Mack   Bass

Technical Credits

Candyman   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Chris Kenner   Composer
Kool & the Gang   Composer
Prince   Composer
Johnny J   Producer
J. Brown   Composer
William Clarke   Composer
Seth Justman   Composer
Melvin Steals   Composer
Brian Gardner   Mastering
Betty Wright   Composer
Todd Gray   Photography
R. James   Composer
Alberto Hamilton   Composer
Tony Cannella   Engineer
Kenny Komisar   Executive Producer
Ray Wiley   Composer