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Immature (later known as IMx) is an American
R&B boy band, managed by
record producer
A record producer is a recording project's creative and technical leader, commanding studio time and coaching artists, and in popular genres typically creates the song's very sound and structure. Virgil Moorefield"Introduction" ''The Producer as ...
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
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,
California
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, where the group was formed. The group released four albums under the Immature moniker: ''
On Our Worst Behavior
''On Our Worst Behavior'' is the debut album by American band Immature, released on September 22, 1992 on Virgin Records. It is also the only album to feature former member, Don "Half-Pint" Santos, who was replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee. Rapper ...
'' (1992; the only album to include original member Don "Half Pint" Santos, later replaced by Kessee), ''
Playtyme Is Over
''Playtyme Is Over'' is the second album by American band IMx, Immature, released on August 2, 1994; their first release with MCA Records, MCA. It peaked at number 88 on ''The Billboard 200'' chart and at number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ...
'' (1994), ''
We Got It'' (1995) and ''
The Journey The Journey may refer to:
Film and television
* ''The Journey'' (1942 film), or ''El viaje'', an Argentine film
* ''The Journey'' (1959 film), an American drama starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, and Jason Robards about the Hungarian Revoluti ...
'' (1997).
In 1999, the group changed its name to IMx, marking ten years of being a group and released two studio albums ''
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.Billboard Chart History ...
'' and ''
IMx
Immature (later known as IMx) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B boy band, managed by record producer Chris Stokes (record producer), Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques Houston, Marques "Batman" Houston (born August 4, 1981), Young Rome, ...
'', as well as a ''
Greatest Hits
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be crea ...
'' album in 2001.
The group also branched out into film (such as ''
House Party 3
''House Party 3'' is a 1994 American comedy film, starring Kid 'n Play, Bernie Mac, and TLC. It is the third installment of the '' House Party'' film series. This was intended to be the last film in the franchise, ending it as a trilogy, but a s ...
'' and ''
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute'') and television (such as ''
A Different World
''A Different World'' is an American sitcom (and a spin-off of '' The Cosby Show'') television series that aired for six seasons on NBC from September 24, 1987 to July 9, 1993. The series originally centered on Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) a ...
'', ''
Sister, Sister'', ''
Family Matters
''Family Matters'' is an American television sitcom that debuted on ABC on September 22, 1989, and ended on May 9, 1997. However it moved to CBS, where it was shown from September 19, 1997, to July 17, 1998. A spin-off of '' Perfect Strangers, ...
'', ''
Soul Train'' and ''
All That
''All That'' is an American sketch comedy television series created by Brian Robbins and Michael Tollin, Mike Tollin. The series originally aired on Nickelodeon from April 16, 1994, to October 22, 2005, lasting ten seasons, and was produced by ...
'') before disbanding in 2002. In 2010, Houston announced on ''
106 & Park
''106 & Park'' is an American hip hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that was broadcast on weekdays at 6:00 pm ET/5:00 pm CT on BET; it aired on a one-day delay on BET International. It was the network's highest- rate ...
'' that the group were planning to record another group album together for 2011. A new album is currently in the works titled "Forever Immature". It was scheduled to be released in Summer 2013, along with a tour, however, a release has yet to be given for the project. On November 6, 2013, Immature performed their first show since reuniting at
Club Nokia
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in Los Angeles with
Next
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* ''Next'' (1990 film), an animated short about William Shakespeare
* ''Next'' (2007 film), a sci-fi film starring Nicolas Cage
* '' Next: A Primer on Urban Painting'', a 2005 documentary film
Lit ...
and
Dru Hill
Dru Hill is an American R&B group, whose repertoire included soul, hip hop soul and gospel music. The group was founded in Baltimore in 1992 and is still active. Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B number-one hits ...
.
In September 2019, Immature announced their ''#TBTour'' with special guests
Ray J
William Ray Norwood Jr. (born January 17, 1981), known professionally as Ray J, is an American singer, actor, and television personality. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Carson, California, he is the younger brother of recording a ...
,
B5 and
J. Holiday.
Biography
Immature was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1990 by
Marques "Batman" Houston,
Jerome "Romeo" Jones and Don "Half-Pint" Santos. Kelton "LDB" Kessee (the group's drummer) joined the group full-time in 1994, replacing Santos due to his parents pulling him from the group after they starred together in
House Party 3
''House Party 3'' is a 1994 American comedy film, starring Kid 'n Play, Bernie Mac, and TLC. It is the third installment of the '' House Party'' film series. This was intended to be the last film in the franchise, ending it as a trilogy, but a s ...
. In 1999, the group would change their name to IMx, feeling Immature no longer reflected the band.
After IMx
In 2002, the group disbanded. Houston and Jones (under the name
Young Rome
Jerome Jones (born October 25, 1981), also known by his stage names Romeo and Young Rome, is an American rapper and singer. He is a member of R&B group Immature/ IMx. Jones released his solo debut album '' Food for Thought'' in 2004.
Music ca ...
) began pursuing solo careers, while Kessee continued his work as a
record producer
A record producer is a recording project's creative and technical leader, commanding studio time and coaching artists, and in popular genres typically creates the song's very sound and structure. Virgil Moorefield"Introduction" ''The Producer as ...
. 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, titled ''
Food for Thought''. Houston later released five additional albums: ''
Naked
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'' (2005), ''
Veteran
A veteran () is a person who has significant experience (and is usually adept and esteemed) and expertise in a particular occupation or field. A military veteran is a person who is no longer serving in a military.
A military veteran that h ...
'' (2007), ''
Mr. Houston
''Mr. Houston'' is the fourth studio album by American R&B singer Marques Houston. It was released by MusicWorks Entertainment on September 29, 2009 in the United States, with distribution handled by Fontana, marking Houston's debut released with ...
'' (2009), ''
Mattress Music'' (2010) and ''
Famous'' (2013).
Houston and Jones have also pursued acting careers, with both starring in the dance film, ''
You Got Served
''You Got Served'' is a 2004 American dance drama film written and directed by Chris Stokes, who was also the business manager of the performers who were the film's main characters: recording artist Marques Houston and the boy band B2K. The plo ...
'' (2004). Houston co-starred in ''
Fat Albert
''Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids'' is an American animated television series created, produced, and hosted (in live action bookends) by comedian Bill Cosby, who also lent his voice to a number of characters, including Fat Albert and himself. Film ...
'' (2004) and landed a lead role in
UPN
The United Paramount Network (UPN) was an American broadcast television network that launched on January 16, 1995. It was originally owned by Chris-Craft Industries' United Television. Viacom (through its Paramount Television unit, which pr ...
's comedy sitcom ''
Cuts''. In 2007, he starred in the horror film ''
Somebody Help Me
"Somebody Help Me" is a single by The Spencer Davis Group, which was released in 1966. As with "Keep on Running", it was composed by Jackie Edwards.
Chart performance
"Somebody Help Me" became the band's second consecutive and last number-on ...
''. He also appeared as Roger on the show ''
Sister, Sister'' (1994–1998).
Music career
Immature
''On Our Worst Behavior''
In 1992, Immature released their debut album, ''
On Our Worst Behavior
''On Our Worst Behavior'' is the debut album by American band Immature, released on September 22, 1992 on Virgin Records. It is also the only album to feature former member, Don "Half-Pint" Santos, who was replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee. Rapper ...
'', 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'' (also marketed as ''Robin Harris' Bébé's Kids'') is a 1992 American adult animated comedy film produced by Hyperion Studio for Paramount Pictures. Directed by Bruce W. Smith, in his directorial debut, it is based upon comedia ...
'', 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 ''Billboard''s
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ...
, peaking at number 29.
''Playtyme Is Over''
Immature released their second album, ''
Playtyme Is Over
''Playtyme Is Over'' is the second album by American band IMx, Immature, released on August 2, 1994; their first release with MCA Records, MCA. It peaked at number 88 on ''The Billboard 200'' chart and at number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ...
'', on August 2, 1994 after signing a deal to
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American record label owned by MCA Inc., which later became part of Universal Music Group.
Pre-history
MCA Inc., a powerful talent agency and a television production company, entered the recorded music business in 1962 w ...
. The album featured singles "
Never Lie
"Never Lie" is a song by IMx (then known as Immature), issued as the lead single from the group's second album ''Playtyme is Over''. The song was their biggest hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at #5 in 1994. It was certified gold on Sep ...
" (their biggest hit), "
Constantly" and "I Don't Mind".
In the United States, ''Playtyme Is Over'' peaked at number 88 on the ''Billboard''
200
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and peaked at number 26 on ''Billboard''s
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales in the United States and is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The chart debuted as Hot R&B LPs in the issue dated ...
.
''We Got It''
In 1995, Immature released their third album, ''
We Got It''. 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 ''Billboard''s 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 may refer to:
Film and television
* ''The Journey'' (1942 film), or ''El viaje'', an Argentine film
* ''The Journey'' (1959 film), an American drama starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, and Jason Robards about the Hungarian Revoluti ...
''. The album featured singles "
I'm Not a Fool
"I'm Not a Fool" is a song performed by IMx (then credited as Immature), issued as the lead single from their fourth studio album ''The Journey The Journey may refer to:
Film and television
* ''The Journey'' (1942 film), or ''El viaje'', a ...
", "Give Up The Ghost" (featuring
Bizzy Bone) and "Extra, Extra" (written by and featuring
Keith Sweat).
In the United States, ''The Journey'' peaked at number 92 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and peaked at number 20 on ''Billboard''s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
''Introducing IMx''
In 1999, Immature changed their name to IMx and released their fifth album, ''
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.Billboard Chart History ...
''. The album featured singles "
Stay the Night", "Keep It On the Low" and "In & Out of Love". It was the group's last album with MCA Records.
In the United States, ''Introducing IMx'' peaked at number 101 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and peaked at number 31 on ''Billboard''s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
''IMx''
In 2001, IMx released their sixth album, ''
IMx
Immature (later known as IMx) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B boy band, managed by record producer Chris Stokes (record producer), Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques Houston, Marques "Batman" Houston (born August 4, 1981), Young Rome, ...
'' on August 21 after signing a deal to TUG Entertainment and
New Line Records (now WaterTower Music). 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
A soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a motion picture, drama, book, television program, radio program, or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack ...
for the film ''
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
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'').
In the United States, ''IMx'' peaked at number 126 on the ''Billboard'' 200, being their lowest charting Billboard spot. and peaked at number 26 on ''Billboard''s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
''Remember''
(2015
EP Album)
In early 2015, the band reunited to release a comeback EP album titled, ''"Remember"'' and changed their name back to their original band name, ''"Immature''". The album features mature-sounding remakes of their classic hits "
Never Lie
"Never Lie" is a song by IMx (then known as Immature), issued as the lead single from the group's second album ''Playtyme is Over''. The song was their biggest hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at #5 in 1994. It was certified gold on Sep ...
" and "
Please Don't Go" along with 6 newly released songs such as "Let Me Find Out", "Oh My" and "Best Sex". The EP was released exclusively on Complex.com and BET.com, While the album is just an "appetizer" for the fans, they expressed they are working on their 7th studio album titled ''"Forever"''. The band also mentioned they are in the works of producing a biopic chronicling their career over the years, with the hopes of it being produced through
VH1 or
Lifetime.
Other works
IMx released their ''
Greatest Hits
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be crea ...
'' 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?
"Is It Me?" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Monteco, issued as the first single from his debut studio album '' Soulschool''. The song features vocals from American contemporary R&B group IMx (then known as Immature); and ...
").
The group's song "''Keep it on the Low''" is used as the theme song 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
Immature (later known as IMx) is an American R&B boy band, 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 (bor ...
", which was featured on the soundtrack of the
Nickelodeon
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sketch comedy, ''
All That
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''.
Members
Current lineup
*
Marques "Batman" Houston – lead vocals (1990–present)
*Kelton "LDB" Kessee – background vocals (1993–present)
*
Jerome "Romeo" Jones – main rapper, background vocals (1990–present)
Former members
*Don "Half Pint" Santos – background vocals, rapper (1990-1993)
Discography
*''
On Our Worst Behavior
''On Our Worst Behavior'' is the debut album by American band Immature, released on September 22, 1992 on Virgin Records. It is also the only album to feature former member, Don "Half-Pint" Santos, who was replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee. Rapper ...
'' (1992)
*''
Playtyme Is Over
''Playtyme Is Over'' is the second album by American band IMx, Immature, released on August 2, 1994; their first release with MCA Records, MCA. It peaked at number 88 on ''The Billboard 200'' chart and at number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ...
'' (1994)
*''
We Got It'' (1995)
*''
The Journey The Journey may refer to:
Film and television
* ''The Journey'' (1942 film), or ''El viaje'', an Argentine film
* ''The Journey'' (1959 film), an American drama starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, and Jason Robards about the Hungarian Revoluti ...
'' (1997)
*''
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.Billboard Chart History ...
'' (1999)
*''
IMx
Immature (later known as IMx) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B boy band, managed by record producer Chris Stokes (record producer), Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques Houston, Marques "Batman" Houston (born August 4, 1981), Young Rome, ...
'' (2001)
*''Remember EP'' (2015)
References
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American contemporary R&B musical groups
African-American musical groups
American boy bands
MCA Records artists