Ain't No Shame in My Game
Ain't No Shame in My Game is the debut studio album by American rapper Candyman. It was released on October 2, 1990 via Epic Records with distribution by CBS Records Inc. Production was handled by the Candyland Band and executive producer Ken Komisar. The album peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200 and number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States, and number 65 on the Album Top 100 in the Netherlands. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on December 18, 1990.
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Released | October 2, 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1989-1990 | |||
Genre | Pop-rap | |||
Length | 36:47 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
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Singles from Ain't No Shame in My Game | ||||
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The album spawned three hit singles: "Knockin' Boots", "Melt in Your Mouth" and "Nightgown". Its lead single, "Knockin' Boots", reached number-one position in the Netherlands, number 9 in Belgium and in the United States, and number 28 in Germany. "Melt in Your Mouth" peaked at number 41 in the Netherlands and number 69 in the United States. "Nightgown" made it to number 91 in the United States.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ain't No Shame in My Game (Show)" | Candyman | 2:35 |
2. | "Candy Man" |
| 3:23 |
3. | "Don't Leave Home Without It" |
| 4:05 |
4. | "Knockin' Boots" |
| 3:53 |
5. | "Melt in Your Mouth" |
| 4:36 |
6. | "Playin' on Me" |
| 4:14 |
7. | "Today's Topic" |
| 3:05 |
8. | "The Mack Is Back" |
| 3:31 |
9. | "Night Gown" |
| 3:19 |
10. | "Who Shakes the Best" | Candyman | 3:11 |
11. | "Keep on Watcha Doin'" |
| 3:36 |
12. | "5 Verses of Def" |
| 4:29 |
Total length: | 36:47 |
- Sample credits[3]
- Track 2 contains elements from "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins
- Track 3 contains elements from "Harlem Clavinette" by J.J. Johnson, "Rock with You" by Michael Jackson, and "Hot Pants Pt. 1 (She Got to Use What She Got to Get What She Wants)" by James Brown
- Track 4 contains elements from "Tonight Is the Night" by Betty Wright, "Ooh Boy" by Rose Royce, "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick, "Which Hand" by Daws Butler, and "We Don't Wanna' Sit Down (We Wanna' Git Down)" by Brick
- Track 5 contains elements from "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" by The Spinners and "Which Hand" by Daws Butler
- Track 6 contains elements from "There'll Never Be" by Switch, "Memory Lane" by Minnie Riperton, "I Ain't Tha 1" by N.W.A, and "Ooh Boy" by Rose Royce
- Track 8 contains elements from "Rated X" by Kool & the Gang, "What Do I Have to Do to Prove My Love to You" by Marva Whitney, and "I'm Gonna Get You" by Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul
- Track 9 contains elements from "Head" and "Irresistible Bitch" by Prince
- Track 11 contains elements from "You and I" by Rick James, "Let's Have Some Fun" by The Bar-Kays, and "Your Love Takes Me Out" by Cameo
- Track 12 contains elements from "Funky Drummer" by James Brown
Personnel
- Candyman – vocals, producer
- Charlie W. Mackie – bass, producer
- Johnny Lee Jackson – producer
- Shatasha Williams – producer
- Dette – producer
- Tea-Fly – producer
- DJ Scratch – producer
- Ken Komisar – executive producer
- Donovan "The Dirt Biker" Sound – engineering
- Tony Cannella – engineering
- Brian Gardner – mastering
- Mary Maurer – art direction
- Todd Gray – photography
- Jon Willoughby – management
- Chris Lawmaster – management
Charts
Chart (1990) | Peak position | |
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scope="row" | Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[4] | 65 |
scope="row" | US Billboard 200[5] | 40 |
scope="row" | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 18 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
References
- Henderson, Alex. "Ain't No Shame in My Game - Candyman | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- Juon, Steve 'Flash' (January 20, 2009). "Candyman :: Ain't No Shame in My Game :: CBS/Epic Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- "Tracks Sampled by Candyman". WhoSampled. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Candyman – Ain't No Shame In My Game" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- "Candyman Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- "Candyman Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- "American album certifications – Candyman – Ain't No Shame In My Game". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
External links
- Ain't No Shame In My Game at Discogs (list of releases)