Candyman was featured backing Tone Lōc 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 Johnny "J". 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, a musician who previously worked as Tone Lōc's backing artist, released his first solo album in 1989 titled "Hip Hop Addict". Bill Walker from Thump Records acquired the rights to "Knockin' Boots" for Lowrider Soundtrack Volume 1 and promoted it on KDAY and Power 106 radio stations.