Young Rome
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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.
, which included members Marques "Batman" Houston
and Kelton "LDB" Kessee and was managed by Chris Stokes. Jones' nickname at this time was "Romeo". The group released four albums under the name Immature: On Our Worst Behavior
(1992), Playtyme Is Over
(1994), We Got It
(1995) and The Journey
(1997). In 1999, the group underwent a name change and continued on to release two albums under the name IMx: Introducing IMx
(1999) and IMx
(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.
. The album featured the singles "After Party" (featuring former B2K
member Omarion
) and "Freaky" (featuring rapper Guerilla Black
).
(2005) in a song entitled "All Because of You
". Jones had also began work on a project tentatively titled, Round 1, which was set to see a release in 2006. Two contending singles were released but failed to obtain the media attention Jones' label had hoped for thus resulting a cancellation of the album.
Jones has also stated that he was hit in the eye with a book.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Romeo/Young Rome, is an American
United States
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rapper, singer and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is a former member of R&B singing group Immature/IMx
IMx
IMx , are an American R&B group, managed by record producer Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques "Batman" Houston , Jerome "Romeo" Jones , and Kelton "LDB" Kessee , all natives of Los Angeles, California, where the group was formed...
and released his solo debut album, 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:...
, in 2004.
Music career
Jones was a founding member of R&B group Immature/IMxIMx
IMx , are an American R&B group, managed by record producer Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques "Batman" Houston , Jerome "Romeo" Jones , and Kelton "LDB" Kessee , all natives of Los Angeles, California, where the group was formed...
, which included members 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....
and Kelton "LDB" Kessee and was managed by Chris Stokes. Jones' nickname at this time was "Romeo". The group released four albums under the name Immature: 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...
(1992), 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...
(1994), 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...
(1995) and 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...
(1997). In 1999, the group underwent a name change and continued on to release two albums under the name IMx: 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...
(1999) 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"...
(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.
Food for Thought
In 2004, Jones began pursuing a solo career. Under the name Young Rome, he released his debut album on June 24, 2004 entitled Food for ThoughtFood 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:...
. The album featured the singles "After Party" (featuring former B2K
B2K
B2K was an American R&B music group. The group met in 1998, established in 2001, and managed by music producer Chris Stokes with Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion as members. The group disbanded in 2004 due to internal disagreements.-2001-2002: B2K:...
member Omarion
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities...
) and "Freaky" (featuring rapper Guerilla Black
Guerilla Black
Charles Williamson Guerilla Black is a better known by his stage name Guerilla Black aka Sheereen is a rapper from Compton, California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois . He came to fame after releasing his debut album Guerilla City which featured the singles "Compton" Featuring Beanie Man and...
).
Round 1
In 2005, Jones continued to work with former bandmate Marques Houston. He made a guest appearance on Houston's album NakedNaked (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) in a song entitled "All Because of You
All Because of You (Marques Houston song)
"All Because of You" is the first single by Marques Houston taken from his second album, Naked. It follows his previous single, the similarly named "Because of You" from his first album....
". Jones had also began work on a project tentatively titled, Round 1, which was set to see a release in 2006. Two contending singles were released but failed to obtain the media attention Jones' label had hoped for thus resulting a cancellation of the album.
Albums
| Year | Albums |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 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:... |
| 2006 | Round 1 (Unreleased) |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "After Party" (featuring Omarion Omarion Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities... ) |
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:... |
| 2004 | "Freaky" (featuring Guerilla Black Guerilla Black Charles Williamson Guerilla Black is a better known by his stage name Guerilla Black aka Sheereen is a rapper from Compton, California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois . He came to fame after releasing his debut album Guerilla City which featured the singles "Compton" Featuring Beanie Man and... ) |
|
| 2005 | "For Your Love" (featuring Marques 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.... ) |
Round 1 |
| 2006 | "Silly of Me" (featuring Needa S.) | |
| 2009 | "Love You More" (featuring Omarion Omarion Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities... ) |
TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | A Different World | Crayton Adams |
| 1996 | Family Matters Family Matters (TV series) Family Matters is an American sitcom about a middle-class African-American family living in Chicago, Illinois, which ran on national television for nine full seasons. The series was a spin-off of Perfect Strangers, but revolves around the Winslow family... |
Himself |
| 1996 | The Parent 'Hood The Parent 'Hood The Parent 'Hood is an American sitcom that aired on The WB airing from January 18, 1995 to July 25, 1999. The series starred Robert Townsend and Suzzanne Douglas.... |
Himself |
| 1997 | 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.... |
Himself |
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | House Party 3 House Party 3 House Party 3 is a 1994 comedy film, starring Kid 'n Play and Bernie Mac. It is the third and intended final installment of the House Party film series, and the last film in the series to feature Kid 'n Play. This was to be the last film in the franchise, making it a trilogy but 7 years later, a... |
Jerome |
| 2001 | 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... |
Mark |
| 2004 | 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... |
Sonny |
| 2007 | Feel the Noise Feel the Noise Feel the Noise is a drama film written by Albert Leon, directed by Alejandro Chomski and produced by Jennifer Lopez. It was released on October 5, 2007 and stars Omarion, Giancarlo Esposito, Victor Rasuk and James McCaffrey.-Plot:... |
Himself |
Eye condition
Throughout most of his career with Immature/IMx, Jones wore an eye patch over his right eye, leading to speculation that Jones had an eye condition. However, Jones later clarified the situation in a verse from his song "Look Down On Me", featured on his debut album Food For Thought:Jones has also stated that he was hit in the eye with a book.