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IMx, formerly known as Immature, was an American R&B group, managed by record producer Chris Stokes. Its members included 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 name Immature: On Our Worst Behavior (1992) (which included former member Don "Half Pint" Santos, later replaced by Kessee), 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) and released the Greatist 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.

[edit] Biography

In 1992, Immature was formed in Los Angeles, California. The original members were Marques "Batman" Houston, Jerome "Romeo" Jones and Don "Half-Pint" Santos.

Santos was eventually replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee (the group's drummer) in 1993 due to personal reasons. 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.

[edit] After Immature/IMx

In 2002, the group disbanded. Houston and Jones (under the name Young Rome) 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 two more albums: Naked (2005) and Veteran (2007).

Houston and Jones have also pursued acting careers, with both starring in the dance film, You Got Served (2004) and Houston starring in UPN's comedy Cuts and the horror film Somebody Help Me (2007).

[edit] Music career

[edit] Immature

[edit] On Our Worst Behavior

Main article: On Our Worst Behavior

In 1992, Immature released their debut album, On Our Worst Behavior, 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 Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaking at number 39^[1].

[edit] Playtyme Is Over

Main article: Playtyme Is Over

In 1994, Immature released their second album, Playtyme Is Over on August 2. 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^[2] and peaked at number 26 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.^[3]

We Got It
Studio album by Immature
Released	December 1, 1995
Genre	R&B
Label	MCA
Producer	Chris Stokes
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
Immature chronology
Playtyme Is Over We Got It The Journey Singles from We Got It "Feel The Funk" "Lover's Groove" "Please Don't Go" "We Got It"

[edit] We Got It

In 1995, Immature released their third album, We Got It on December 5. The album featured singles "We Got It" (which sampled Chocolate Milk's 1978 soul hit "Girl Callin'"), "Please Don't Go", "Lover's Groove" and "Feel the Funk" (which also appeared on the soundtrack for the film Dangerous Minds).

In the United States, We Got It peaked at number 76 on the Billboard 200^[4] and peaked at number 14 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.^[5]

[edit] Track listing

1. "We Got It"
2. "Lover's Groove"
3. "Just A Little Bit"
4. "Please Don't Go"
5. "I Don't Know"
6. "Pager"
7. "Crazy"
8. "I Can't Stop The Rain"
9. "A Boy Like Me"
10. "Candy"
11. "When It's Love"
12. "Pay You Back"
13. "Feel The Funk"

[edit] The Journey

Main article: The Journey (Immature album)

In 1997, Immature released their fourth and final album (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^[6] and peaked at number 20 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.^[7]

[edit] IMx

[edit] Introducing IMx

Main article: Introducing IMx

In 1999, Immature changed their name to IMx and released their fifth album, Introducing IMx. 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^[8] and peaked at number 31 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.^[9]

[edit] IMx

Main article: IMx (album)

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^[10] and peaked at number 26 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.^[11]

[edit] Other works

IMx released their Greatest Hits 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?").

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.

[edit] Discography

Main article: IMx discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] References