"Candyman" was planned to be released as the second single from Back to Basics in late 2006. In July 2006, Aguilera told Seventeen that "Candyman" would be released as the follow-up single to "Ain't No Other Man".
"Candyman" was initially set for release as part of Back to Basics in late 2006. Subsequently, in July 2006, Aguilera announced that "Candyman" would serve as the next single after "Ain't No Other Man".