IMx
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| Image:Imxpic.jpg IMx: (left to right) Romeo, Batman, LDB
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Genre(s) | R&B, Hip Hop | |
| Years active | 1992—2002 | |
| Label(s) | Virgin MCA Records TUG/New Line |
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| Members | ||
| Marques "Batman" Houston Jerome "Young Rome" Jones Kelton "LDB" Kessee |
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| Don "Half Pint" Santos | ||
IMx, formerly known as Immature, is an American hip-hop and R&B boy band. The brainchild of record producer Chris Stokes, its members include Marques "Batman" Houston (born August 4, 1981), Jerome "Young Rome" Jones (born October 25, 1981), and Kelton "LDB" Kessee (born January 2, 1981.) Houston, Jones, and Kessee are all natives of Los Angeles, California. As Immature, the group released two Gold certified singles accompanied with two Gold certified albums. They followed this success with a Gold certified return as Imx in 1999.
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[edit] Early History
In 1992 the original line up for Immature was formed. Original members were Marques "Batman" Houston, Jerome "Young Rome" Jones, and Don "Half Pint" Santos. The members attended the same school, and decided to enter a talent show together. There they were discovered and signed on to Hook Management. Their parents were not sure this was the right option for them because of their age. At this time they were only 8 or 9 years old. In the end, they decided to go for it. Houston was featured on movie entitled Bebe's Kids with the voice actor name Kahill.
It was during this time that they appeared in the movie House Party 3 as Kid's younger cousins. They also appeared on a two part episode of A Different World. They portrayed students who gave the character Whitley as hard time on her first day as a teacher. This led Houston to the contract role of Roger Evans on Sister, Sister.
This caused a problem for Santos' parents. The group was constantly on the road, and he missed a great deal of school. To fix the problem they hired tutors to travel with them, but it did not work out. His parents decided to take him out of the group, and he was replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee. Kessee at the time was the drummer for the group, and he was the same age as Houston and Jones. He still remained their drummer, but he became a member of the group.
[edit] Music as Immature
The group released four albums under the name Immature. In 1992, they release their debut ablum entitled On Our Worst Behavior. The singles are "Da Munchies" and "Tear It Up (On Our Worst Behavior)". In 1994, they released their second album entitled Playtime Is Over. The main singles from this album were "Never Lie", "Constantly," and "I Don't Mind." In 1995, they released their third album entitled We Got It. The singles from this album were "Feel The Funk", "We Got It", "Please Don't Go", "Crazy" and "Lover's Groove". In 1997, they released their fourth and last album as Immature entitled The Journey. This album featured "Give Up The Ghost", "Extra, Extra" written by Keith Sweat, and "I'm Not A Fool". Also, they released the song "Watch Me Do My Thing" which had appeared in the movie Good Burger the previous year.
[edit] Transition to IMx
In 1998 the group changed their name to IMx. This name conveyed a more grown up feel than "Immature." As IMx, they released two albums. In 1999, they released "Introducing IMx." Notable singles from this album are "Stay The Night", "In And Out Of Love", and "Keep It On The Low". In 2001, they released the self-titled "IMx." Notable songs from this album were "First Time", "Beautiful You Are", "Clap Your Hands", and "Ain't No Need". They also appeared in the movie House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute, a direct-to-video sequel to the House Party series.
[edit] After IMx
In 2002 the group disbanded in order to pursue solo projects. In 2003, Houston became the first member to release a solo album with "MH". The singles were "That Girl" and "Clubbin (Ft. Joe Budden)". In 2004, Jones released his solo album entitled Food For Thought under the name Young Rome. A year later, in 2005, Houston released his second album Naked. The first single from this album was "All Because of You." The song feature Jones, and Kessee also appeared in the video. The marked a reunion of sorts for IMx. Houston's third album Veteran is due to be released on March 20, 2007. Jones is currently working on his second album. The titled has not yet be determined, but it will be released under is name, Jerome Jones. It will feature the song "For Your Love" which also features Houston.
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album Cover | Title | Chart Positions | Certifications | ||
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| The Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | UK | ||||
| 1992 |  |
On Our Worst Behavior as Immature | — | — | — | |
| 1994 |  |
Playtime Is Over as Immature | — | — | — | |
| 1995 |  |
We Got It as Immature | — | — | — | |
| 1997 |  |
The Journey as Immature | — | — | — | |
| 1999 |  |
Introduction IMx as IMx | — | — | — | |
| 2001 |  |
IMx as IMx | — | — | — | |
[edit] Singles
as Immature
- 1992: "Tear It Up (On Our Worst Behavior)"
- 1993: "Da Munchies"
- 1993: "I Wanna Know U That Way"
- 1994: "Never Lie"
- 1994: "Constantly"
- 1995: "I Don't Mind"
- 1995: "Feel the Funk"
- 1995: "Crazy"
- 1995: "We Got It"
- 1996: "Please Don't Go"
- 1996: "Lover's Groove"
- 1996: "Watch Me Do My Thing"
- 1997: "I'm Not a Fool"
- 1997: "Give Up the Ghost"
- 1997: "Extra, Extra"
as IMx
- 1999: "Stay the Night"
- 2000: "In & Out of Love"
- 2000: "Keep It On the Low"
- 2001: "First Time"
- 2001: "Clap Your Hands"
- 2002: "Ain't No Need"
- 2002: "Beautiful (You Are)"
