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Immature is an American R&B boy band, managed by record producer Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques "Batman" Houston, Jerome "Romeo" Jones, and Kelton "LDB" Kessee, all natives of Los Angeles, where the group was formed. The group released four albums under the Immature moniker: On Our Worst Behavior, Playtyme Is Over, We Got It and The Journey.
In 1999, the group changed its name to IMx, marking ten years of being a group and released two studio albums Introducing IMx and IMx, as well as a Greatest Hits album in 2001. The group also branched out into film and television before disbanding in 2002.
On November 6, 2013, Immature performed their first show since reuniting at Club Nokia in Los Angeles with Next and Dru Hill. In September 2019, Immature announced their #TBTour with special guests Ray J, 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 joined the group full-time in 1994, replacing Santos due to his parents pulling him from the group after him and the rest of the members starred in House Party 3. 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 began pursuing 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, titled Food for Thought, in 2004. Houston later released five additional albums: Naked, Veteran, Mr. Houston, Mattress Music and Famous.Houston and Jones have also pursued acting careers, with both starring in the dance film, You Got Served. Houston co-starred in Fat Albert and landed a lead role in UPN's comedy sitcom Cuts. In 2007, he starred in the horror film Somebody Help Me. He also appeared as Roger on the show Sister, Sister.
Music career
Immature
''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", "Be My Girl" and "Tear It Up " which also appeared on the soundtrack for the animated film Bebe'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 " managed to make it onto Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaking at number 29.
''Playtyme Is Over''
Immature released their second album, Playtyme Is Over, on August 2, 1994, after signing a deal with MCA Records. 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.
''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 Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
''The Journey''
In 1997, Immature released their fourth album, The Journey, which was their last under the name Immature. The album featured singles "I'm Not a Fool", "Give Up The Ghost" and "Extra, Extra".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 track "Tamika" appeared on the sitcom Sister, Sister episode "A Friend in Deed", which first aired on October 29, 1997. In this episode, the group performed as themselves at the school fundraiser.
''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". 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 Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
''IMx''
On August 21, 2001, IMx released their sixth album, IMx, after signing a deal with TUG Entertainment and New Line Records (now WaterTower Music). The album featured singles "First Time", "Beautiful ", "Clap Your Hands Pt. 1" and "Ain't No Need".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 Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
''Remember''
In early 2015, the band reunited to release a comeback EP titled Remember, and changed their name back to Immature. The album featured mature-sounding remakes of their classic hits "Never Lie" and "Please Don't Go" along with six newly released songs such as "Let Me Find Out", "Oh My" and "Best Sex".Other works
On February 27, 2001, IMx released their Greatest Hits album which featured all of the popular singles that Immature/IMx had released in the past nine years. It also included several remixes of the original versions and songs, on which they had made guest appearances.The group's song "Keep it on the Low" was used as the theme song for the film House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute, of which they also are the stars.
Immature collaborated with comedy actor Kel Mitchell on the hit song "Watch Me Do My Thing", which was featured on the soundtrack of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy, All That.
Members
Current lineup
- Marques "Batman" Houston – lead vocals
- Kelton "LDB" Kessee – background vocals
- Jerome "Romeo" Jones – main rapper, background vocals
Former members
- Don "Half Pint" Santos – background vocals, rapper
Discography
- On Our Worst Behavior
- Playtyme Is Over
- We Got It
- The Journey
- Introducing IMx
- IMx
- ''Remember EP''