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.