Candy Girl (New Edition song)

"Candy Girl"
Single by New Edition
from the album Candy Girl
ReleasedFebruary 24, 1983
Recorded1982
StudioUnique Recording Studios, New York City
GenreR&B, bubblegum pop, funk, post-disco
Length3:52
6:58 (12')
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Maurice Starr
  • Michael Jonzun
New Edition singles chronology
"Candy Girl"
(1983)
"Is This the End"
(1983)
Music video
"Candy Girl" (Audio) on YouTube

"Candy Girl" is the debut single by New Edition from their debut album of the same name. It was released as a single in late February 1983 and the song hit number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the 31st-best-selling single of the year. It also peaked at number 1 on the Hot Black Singles chart, passing Michael Jackson’s song "Beat It" on May 14, 1983.

"Candy Girl" established New Edition as a bubblegum pop group with stylings from contemporary R&B.