IMx
Encyclopedia
IMx are an American
R&B group, managed by record producer
Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques "Batman" Houston
(born August 4, 1981), Jerome "Romeo" Jones
(born October 25, 1981), and Kelton "LDB" Kessee (born January 2, 1981), all natives of Los Angeles
, California
, where the group was formed. The group released four albums under the Immature moniker including On Our Worst Behavior
in 1992 which included former member Don "Half Pint" Santos, later replaced by Kessee, Playtyme Is Over
in 1994, then We Got It
in 1995 and finally in 1997 released the album, The Journey
.
In 1999, the group changed their name to IMx marking 10 years of being a group and released two studio albums Introducing IMx
and IMx
, and then released a Greatest Hits
album in 2001. The group also branched out into film (such as House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute
) and television (such as A Different World) before disbanding in 2002. In 2010, Houston announced on 106 & Park
that the group were planning to record another group album together for 2011.
and Don "Half-Pint" Santos. Santos was eventually replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee (the group's drummer) in 1993 due to his parents pulling him out of the group. Kessee remained a full-time member of the group. Immature eventually felt that their band name was no longer a fitting description to describe them as people or musicians. In 1999, they changed their name to IMx.
) began solo careers, while Kessee continued his work as a record producer
. Houston became the first former member to release a solo album, MH
, in 2003. Jones followed suit with the release of his debut solo album in 2004, entitled Food for Thought
. Houston continued on to release three albums: Naked
(2005) Veteran
(2007) and Mr. Houston (2009).
Houston and Jones have also pursued acting careers, with both starring in the dance film, You Got Served
(2004). Houston co-starred on Fat Albert
(2004) and starred in UPN
's comedy Cuts
. He also starred in the horror film Somebody Help Me
. He appeared as Roger on the show Sister, Sister
(1994–1998).
, on September 22. The album featured singles "Da Munchies", "I Wanna Know U That Way" and "Tear It Up (On Our Worst Behavior)" (which also appeared on the soundtrack for the animated film Bébé's Kids
, in which Houston provided his voice for the character Khalil).
Although the album failed to make it onto any of Billboard
's charts, their song "Tear It Up (On Our Worst Behavior)" managed to make it onto Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
, peaking at number 39.
Playtyme Is Over Immature released their second album, Playtyme Is Over
, on August 2, 1994. The album featured singles "Never Lie", "Constantly" and "I Don't Mind".
In the United States, Playtyme Is Over peaked at number 88 on the Billboard 200
and peaked at number 26 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
.
. The album featured singles "We Got It", "Lover's Groove" and "Please Don't Go".
In the United States, We Got It peaked at number 76 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 14 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
The Journey In 1997, Immature released their fourth album, which was their last under the name Immature, The Journey
. The album featured singles "I'm Not a Fool", "Give Up The Ghost" (featuring Bizzy Bone
) and "Extra, Extra" (written by Keith Sweat
).
In the United States, The Journey peaked at number 92 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 20 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
. The album featured singles "Stay the Night", "Keep It On the Low" and "In & Out of Love".
In the United States, Introducing IMx peaked at number 101 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 31 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
IMx In 2001, IMx released their sixth, and final, album, IMx
on August 21. The album featured singles "First Time", "Beautiful (You Are)", "Clap Your Hands Pt. 1" and "Ain't No Need" (which also appeared on the soundtrack
for the film The Adventures of Pluto Nash
).
In the United States, IMx peaked at number 126 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 26 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
album on February 27, 2001. The album featured all of the popular singles that Immature/IMx had released in the past 9 years and included several remixes of the original versions and songs that they had made guest appearances on (such as R&B singer Monteco's song "Is It Me?").
The group's song "Keep it on the Low" is used for the film House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute
which they also are the stars of.
Immature collaborated with comedy actor Kel Mitchell
in the hit song "Watch Me Do My Thing", which was featured on the soundtrack of the Nickelodeon
sketch comedy, All That
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B group, managed by record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques "Batman" Houston
Marques Houston
Marques Barrett Houston is an American R&B singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor. A member of the R&B singing group Immature/IMx until 2002, he went solo in 2003. He is also the cousin of J-Boog, former member of the R&B/Hip-Hop group B2K....
(born August 4, 1981), Jerome "Romeo" Jones
Young Rome
Jerome Isaac Jones , better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He is a former member of R&B singing group Immature/IMx and released his solo debut album, Food for Thought, in 2004....
(born October 25, 1981), and Kelton "LDB" Kessee (born January 2, 1981), all natives of Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, where the group was formed. The group released four albums under the Immature moniker including On Our Worst Behavior
On Our Worst Behavior
On Our Worst Behavior is the debut album by American band Immature, released on September 22, 1992 on Virgin Records.-Track listing:#"Funky Psychtro Enterview"#"You're All That"#"Mom's Illin'" On Our Worst Behavior is the debut album by American band Immature, released on September 22, 1992 on...
in 1992 which included former member Don "Half Pint" Santos, later replaced by Kessee, Playtyme Is Over
Playtyme Is Over
Playtyme Is Over is the second album by American band Immature, released on August 2, 1994 on MCA Records. It peaked at #88 on The Billboard 200 chart and at #26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The first single released from the album was "Never Lie" which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100...
in 1994, then We Got It
We Got It (album)
We Got It is the third album by R&B boy band Immature that was released on December 5, 1995. The album featured singles "We Got It" , "Please Don't Go", "Lover's Groove" and "Feel the Funk" .In the United States, We Got It peaked at number 76 on...
in 1995 and finally in 1997 released the album, The Journey
The Journey (Immature album)
The Journey is the fourth album by R&B boy band Immature, released on September 23, 1997 on MCA Records. It peaked at #92 on the The Billboard 200 chart and at #20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart...
.
In 1999, the group changed their name to IMx marking 10 years of being a group and released two studio albums Introducing IMx
Introducing IMx
Introducing IMx is the fifth album by IMx, formerly known as Immature, released on October 26, 1999, on MCA Records. It peaked at #101 on the Billboard 200 album chart and #31 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album featured the hit single, "Stay the Night", which peaked at No...
and IMx
IMx (album)
IMx is the sixth and final album by American band IMx, it was released on July 3, 2001 on MCA Records. It peaked at #126 on the The Billboard 200 chart and at #26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. -Track listing:#"Hate The Playa"#"First Time"...
, and then released a Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (Immature & IMx album)
Greatest Hits is a collection of IMx's hit songs released on February 27, 2001.-Track listing:#"Never Lie" #"We Got It" #"Constantly"#"Extra, Extra"#"In & Out of Love" #"Please Don't Go"...
album in 2001. The group also branched out into film (such as House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute is a 2001 comedy film. It is the fourth installment in the House Party film series. It stars IMx, and is the only film in the series to not star Kid 'n Play...
) and television (such as A Different World) before disbanding in 2002. In 2010, Houston announced on 106 & Park
106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
that the group were planning to record another group album together for 2011.
Biography
Immature was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1992 by Marques "Batman" Houston, Jerome "Romeo" JonesYoung Rome
Jerome Isaac Jones , better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He is a former member of R&B singing group Immature/IMx and released his solo debut album, Food for Thought, in 2004....
and Don "Half-Pint" Santos. Santos was eventually replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee (the group's drummer) in 1993 due to his parents pulling him out of the group. Kessee remained a full-time member of the group. Immature eventually felt that their band name was no longer a fitting description to describe them as people or musicians. In 1999, they changed their name to IMx.
After IMx
In 2002, the group disbanded. Houston and Jones (under the name Young RomeYoung Rome
Jerome Isaac Jones , better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He is a former member of R&B singing group Immature/IMx and released his solo debut album, Food for Thought, in 2004....
) began solo careers, while Kessee continued his work as a record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. Houston became the first former member to release a solo album, MH
MH (Marques Houston album)
MH is the debut solo album of American R&B artist Marques Houston, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was first released in the U.S. on October 21, 2003 and was then re-released in Japan April 13, 2004 with a bonus track...
, in 2003. Jones followed suit with the release of his debut solo album in 2004, entitled Food for Thought
Food for Thought (Young Rome album)
Food for Thought is the debut album of American hip hop artist Young Rome, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was released in the U.S. on June 22, 2004 and is available as a clean version and a parental advisory version.-History:...
. Houston continued on to release three albums: Naked
Naked (Marques Houston album)
Naked is the second studio album of American R&B artist, Marques Houston, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was released in the U.S. on May 24, 2005 and is available as a clean version and a parental advisory version...
(2005) Veteran
Veteran (album)
Veteran is the third studio album of American R&B artist Marques Houston, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was released in the U.S. on March 20, 2007 and is available as a standard version, as well as a Circuit City Exclusive version and a Target Exclusive version...
(2007) and Mr. Houston (2009).
Houston and Jones have also pursued acting careers, with both starring in the dance film, You Got Served
You Got Served
You Got Served is a film written and directed by Chris Stokes, manager of its stars, recording artist Omarion, Marques Houston and the members of boy band B2K. The plot concerns a group of dancers, who take part in a street dancing competition...
(2004). Houston co-starred on Fat Albert
Fat Albert
Fat Albert may refer to:* Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, a cartoon show* Fat Albert , a 1973 comedy album by Bill Cosby* Fat Albert , a 2004 live-action film...
(2004) and starred in UPN
UPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
's comedy Cuts
Cuts
Cuts is an American sitcom that aired on the UPN network from February 14, 2005, to May 11, 2006, and is a spin-off of another UPN series, One on One...
. He also starred in the horror film Somebody Help Me
Somebody Help Me (film)
Somebody Help Me is a 2007 horror film starring Marques Houston and Omarion, written and directed by their music producer, Chris Stokes who has also worked on You Got Served and House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute....
. He appeared as Roger on the show Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister (TV series)
Sister, Sister is an American television sitcom about identical twin girls Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell , who were separated and adopted at birth, when one day they come face-to-face after 14 years apart....
(1994–1998).
On Our Worst Behavior
In 1992, Immature released their debut album, On Our Worst BehaviorOn Our Worst Behavior
On Our Worst Behavior is the debut album by American band Immature, released on September 22, 1992 on Virgin Records.-Track listing:#"Funky Psychtro Enterview"#"You're All That"#"Mom's Illin'" On Our Worst Behavior is the debut album by American band Immature, released on September 22, 1992 on...
, on September 22. The album featured singles "Da Munchies", "I Wanna Know U That Way" and "Tear It Up (On Our Worst Behavior)" (which also appeared on the soundtrack for the animated film Bébé's Kids
Bebe's Kids
Bébé's Kids is a 1992 animated comedy film produced by the Reginald Hudlin and Hyperion Pictures, directed by Bruce W...
, in which Houston provided his voice for the character Khalil).
Although the album failed to make it onto any of Billboard
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
's charts, their song "Tear It Up (On Our Worst Behavior)" managed to make it onto Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
, peaking at number 39.
Playtyme Is Over Immature released their second album, Playtyme Is Over
Playtyme Is Over
Playtyme Is Over is the second album by American band Immature, released on August 2, 1994 on MCA Records. It peaked at #88 on The Billboard 200 chart and at #26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The first single released from the album was "Never Lie" which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100...
, on August 2, 1994. The album featured singles "Never Lie", "Constantly" and "I Don't Mind".
In the United States, Playtyme Is Over peaked at number 88 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and peaked at number 26 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
.
We Got It
In 1995, Immature released their third album, We Got ItWe Got It (album)
We Got It is the third album by R&B boy band Immature that was released on December 5, 1995. The album featured singles "We Got It" , "Please Don't Go", "Lover's Groove" and "Feel the Funk" .In the United States, We Got It peaked at number 76 on...
. The album featured singles "We Got It", "Lover's Groove" and "Please Don't Go".
In the United States, We Got It peaked at number 76 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 14 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
The Journey In 1997, Immature released their fourth album, which was their last under the name Immature, The Journey
The Journey (Immature album)
The Journey is the fourth album by R&B boy band Immature, released on September 23, 1997 on MCA Records. It peaked at #92 on the The Billboard 200 chart and at #20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart...
. The album featured singles "I'm Not a Fool", "Give Up The Ghost" (featuring Bizzy Bone
Bizzy Bone
Bryon Anthony McCane II , better known by his stage name Bizzy Bone, is an American rapper and a member of the Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.- Solo career :Bizzy Bone started his solo career in 1998...
) and "Extra, Extra" (written by Keith Sweat
Keith Sweat
Keith Sweat is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and a major contributor to the new jack swing era.-Music career:...
).
In the United States, The Journey peaked at number 92 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 20 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Introducing IMx
In 1999, Immature changed their name to IMx and released their fifth album, Introducing IMxIntroducing IMx
Introducing IMx is the fifth album by IMx, formerly known as Immature, released on October 26, 1999, on MCA Records. It peaked at #101 on the Billboard 200 album chart and #31 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album featured the hit single, "Stay the Night", which peaked at No...
. The album featured singles "Stay the Night", "Keep It On the Low" and "In & Out of Love".
In the United States, Introducing IMx peaked at number 101 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 31 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
IMx In 2001, IMx released their sixth, and final, album, IMx
IMx (album)
IMx is the sixth and final album by American band IMx, it was released on July 3, 2001 on MCA Records. It peaked at #126 on the The Billboard 200 chart and at #26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. -Track listing:#"Hate The Playa"#"First Time"...
on August 21. The album featured singles "First Time", "Beautiful (You Are)", "Clap Your Hands Pt. 1" and "Ain't No Need" (which also appeared on the soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
for the film The Adventures of Pluto Nash
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
The Adventures of Pluto Nash is a 2002 science fiction comedy film directed by Ron Underwood and starring Eddie Murphy as the owner of a lunar nightclub investigating who was behind the arson that destroyed his club...
).
In the United States, IMx peaked at number 126 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 26 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Other works
IMx released their Greatest HitsGreatest Hits (Immature & IMx album)
Greatest Hits is a collection of IMx's hit songs released on February 27, 2001.-Track listing:#"Never Lie" #"We Got It" #"Constantly"#"Extra, Extra"#"In & Out of Love" #"Please Don't Go"...
album on February 27, 2001. The album featured all of the popular singles that Immature/IMx had released in the past 9 years and included several remixes of the original versions and songs that they had made guest appearances on (such as R&B singer Monteco's song "Is It Me?").
The group's song "Keep it on the Low" is used for the film House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute is a 2001 comedy film. It is the fourth installment in the House Party film series. It stars IMx, and is the only film in the series to not star Kid 'n Play...
which they also are the stars of.
Immature collaborated with comedy actor Kel Mitchell
Kel Mitchell
Kel Johari Mitchell is an American actor, comedian, singer, rapper, screenwriter, producer, parodist, dancer and musician. He was best known for his work as a regular cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That, his portrayal of Kel Kimble on the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel,...
in the hit song "Watch Me Do My Thing", which was featured on the soundtrack of the Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
sketch comedy, All That
All That
All That is an American live-action, sketch comedy-variety show that aired on the Nickelodeon cable television network featuring short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests. The theme song for All That was performed by TLC...
.
Discography
- On Our Worst BehaviorOn Our Worst BehaviorOn Our Worst Behavior is the debut album by American band Immature, released on September 22, 1992 on Virgin Records.-Track listing:#"Funky Psychtro Enterview"#"You're All That"#"Mom's Illin'" On Our Worst Behavior is the debut album by American band Immature, released on September 22, 1992 on...
(1992) - Playtyme Is OverPlaytyme Is OverPlaytyme Is Over is the second album by American band Immature, released on August 2, 1994 on MCA Records. It peaked at #88 on The Billboard 200 chart and at #26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The first single released from the album was "Never Lie" which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100...
(1994) - We Got ItWe Got It (album)We Got It is the third album by R&B boy band Immature that was released on December 5, 1995. The album featured singles "We Got It" , "Please Don't Go", "Lover's Groove" and "Feel the Funk" .In the United States, We Got It peaked at number 76 on...
(1995) - The JourneyThe Journey (Immature album)The Journey is the fourth album by R&B boy band Immature, released on September 23, 1997 on MCA Records. It peaked at #92 on the The Billboard 200 chart and at #20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart...
(1997) - Introducing IMxIntroducing IMxIntroducing IMx is the fifth album by IMx, formerly known as Immature, released on October 26, 1999, on MCA Records. It peaked at #101 on the Billboard 200 album chart and #31 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album featured the hit single, "Stay the Night", which peaked at No...
(1999) - IMxIMx (album)IMx is the sixth and final album by American band IMx, it was released on July 3, 2001 on MCA Records. It peaked at #126 on the The Billboard 200 chart and at #26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. -Track listing:#"Hate The Playa"#"First Time"...
(2001) - TBA (2011)