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.
Before launching a solo career, Candyman worked as Tone Lōc's backing musician. His debut solo release was the 1989 EP "Hip Hop Addict", produced by his friend Johnny "J". Bill Walker from Thump Records secured the rights to "Knockin' Boots" for Lowrider Soundtrack Volume 1 and promoted it on KDAY and Power 106 radio stations.