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{{Short description|American R&B group}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name             = IMx
| image            = Immature IMX.JPG
| background       = group_or_band
| alias            = Immature
| origin           = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| genre            = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
| years_active     = 1991–2002, 2010–present
| label            = {{hlist|[[Virgin Records|Virgin]]|[[MCA Records|MCA]]|[[The Ultimate Group|TUG]]|[[New Line Records|New Line]]}}
| associated_acts  = {{flatlist|
* [[B2K]]
* [[Chris Stokes (director)|Chris Stokes]]
* [[Tom Gurl Four|TG4]]
* [[Mila J]]
}}
| website          = http://immatureofficial.com/
| current_members  = [[Marques Houston]]<br>[[Jerome Jones]]<br>Kelton Kessee
| past_members     = Don Santos
}}

'''Immature''' (later known as '''IMx''') is an American [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] boy band, managed by record producer [[Chris Stokes (filmmaker)|Chris Stokes]]. Its members include [[Marques Houston|Marques "Batman" Houston]] (born August 4, 1981), [[Jerome Jones|Jerome "Romeo" Jones]] (born October 25, 1981), and Kelton "LDB" Kessee (born January 2, 1981), all natives of Los Angeles, where the group was formed. The group released four albums under the Immature moniker: ''[[On Our Worst Behavior]]'' (1992; the only album to include original member Don "Half Pint" Santos, later replaced by Kessee), ''[[Playtyme Is Over]]'' (1994), ''[[We Got It (album)|We Got It]]'' (1995) and ''[[The Journey (Immature album)|The Journey]]'' (1997).

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 (album)|IMx]]'', as well as a ''[[Greatest Hits (IMx album)|Greatest Hits]]'' album in 2001.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/imx-mn0000085399/biography|title=Artist Biography by John Bush|last=Bush|first=John|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=21 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823054943/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/imx-mn0000085399/biography|archive-date=23 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The group also branched out into film (such as ''[[House Party 3]]'' and ''[[House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute]]'') and television (such as ''[[A Different World]]'', ''[[Sister, Sister (TV series)|Sister, Sister]]'', ''[[Family Matters]]'', ''[[Soul Train]]'' and ''[[All That]]'') before disbanding in 2002.

On November 6, 2013, Immature performed their first show since reuniting at [[Club Nokia]] in Los Angeles with [[Next (American group)|Next]] and [[Dru Hill]]. In September 2019, Immature announced their ''#TBTour'' with special guests [[Ray J]], [[B5 (group)|B5]] and [[J. Holiday]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2019/09/immature-announces-dates-for-tbtour/|title=Immature Announces Dates for '#TBTour'|website=ratedrnb.com|date=3 September 2019 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904095413/https://ratedrnb.com/2019/09/immature-announces-dates-for-tbtour/|archive-date=2019-09-04|access-date=2019-09-17}}</ref>

==Biography==
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Immature was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1991 by [[Marques Houston|Marques "Batman" Houston]], [[Jerome Jones|Jerome "Romeo" Jones]] and Don "Half-Pint" Santos. Kelton "LDB" Kessee (the group's drummer at the time) 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.

[[File:Marques Houston in 2012.jpg|thumb|Marques Houston, lead singer of Immature/IMx]]

===After IMx===
In 2002, the group disbanded. Houston and Jones (under the name Young Rome) 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 (album)|MH]]'', in 2003. Jones followed suit with the release of his debut solo album, titled ''[[Food for Thought (Young Rome album)|Food for Thought]]'', in 2004. Houston later released five additional albums:  ''[[Naked (Marques Houston album)|Naked]]'' (2005), ''[[Veteran (Marques Houston album)|Veteran]]'' (2007), ''[[Mr. Houston]]'' (2009), ''[[Mattress Music]]'' (2010) and ''[[Famous (Marques Houston album)|Famous]]'' (2013).

Houston and Jones have also pursued acting careers, with both starring in the dance film, ''[[You Got Served]]'' (2004). Houston co-starred in ''[[Fat Albert (film)|Fat Albert]]'' (2004) and landed a lead role in [[UPN]]'s comedy sitcom ''[[Cuts (TV series)|Cuts]]''. In 2007, he starred in the horror film ''[[Somebody Help Me (film)|Somebody Help Me]]''. He also appeared as Roger on the show ''[[Sister, Sister (TV series)|Sister, Sister]]'' (1994–1998).

==Music career==
===Immature===
====''On Our Worst Behavior''====
{{main|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 (On Our Worst Behavior)" 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 charts|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 29.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/303745/immature/chart?f=367&sort=timeon|title=Immature – Chart history|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123222805/http://www.billboard.com/artist/303745/immature/chart?f=367&sort=timeon|archive-date=2017-01-23|url-status=live|access-date=2017-01-23}}</ref>

====''Playtyme Is Over''====
{{main|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]]" (their biggest hit), "[[Constantly (Immature song)|Constantly]]" and "I Don't Mind".

In the United States, ''Playtyme Is Over'' peaked at number 88 on the ''Billboard'' [[Billboard 200|200]]<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/303745/immature/chart?f=305|title=Immature – Chart history|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123223015/http://www.billboard.com/artist/303745/immature/chart?f=305|archive-date=2017-01-23|url-status=live|access-date=2017-01-23}}</ref> and peaked at number 26 on ''Billboard''{{'}}s [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/303745/immature/chart?f=333|title=Immature – Chart history|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123223153/http://www.billboard.com/artist/303745/immature/chart?f=333|archive-date=2017-01-23|url-status=live|access-date=2017-01-23}}</ref>

====''We Got It''====
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In 1995, Immature released their third album, ''[[We Got It (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<ref>{{cite magazine | title=The Billboard 200: We Got It | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/1996-07-13/billboard-200 | access-date=2008-02-05}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}} ''Billboard.com''</ref> and peaked at number 14 on ''Billboard''{{'}}s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.<ref name=":0" />

====''The Journey''====
{{main|The Journey (Immature album)}}

In 1997, Immature released their fourth album, ''[[The Journey (Immature album)|The Journey]]'', which was their last under the name Immature. The album featured singles "[[I'm Not a Fool]]", "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<ref>{{cite magazine|title=The Billboard 200: The Journey |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/1997-10-25/billboard-200 |access-date=2008-02-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905052652/http://www.billboard.com/charts/1997-10-25/billboard-200 |archive-date=September 5, 2014|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> and peaked at number 20 on ''Billboard''{{'}}s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.<ref name=":0" />

The track "Tamika" appeared on the sitcom ''[[Sister, Sister (TV series)|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''====
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In 1999, Immature changed their name to IMx and released their fifth album, ''[[Introducing IMx]]''. The album featured singles "[[Stay the Night (IMx song)|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<ref>{{cite magazine|title=The Billboard 200: Introducing IMx |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/1999-12-04/billboard-200 |access-date=2008-02-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503045406/http://www.billboard.com/charts/1999-12-04/billboard-200 |archive-date=May 3, 2013|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> and peaked at number 31 on ''Billboard''{{'}}s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Introducing IMx | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2000-02-05/r-b-hip-hop-albums | access-date=2008-02-05|magazine=Billboard}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

====''IMx''====
{{main|IMx (album)}}
On August 21, 2001, IMx released their sixth album, ''[[IMx (album)|IMx]]'', after signing a deal with TUG Entertainment and [[WaterTower Music|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]] for the film ''[[The Adventures of Pluto Nash]]'').

In the United States, ''IMx'' peaked at number 126 on the ''Billboard'' 200, being their lowest charting Billboard spot.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=The Billboard 200: IMx |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2002-05-18/billboard-200 |access-date=2008-02-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809132120/http://www.billboard.com/charts/2002-05-18/billboard-200 |archive-date=August 9, 2014 }} ''Billboard.com''</ref> and peaked at number 26 on ''Billboard''{{'}}s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: IMx | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2002-06-22/r-b-hip-hop-albums | access-date=2008-02-05|magazine=Billboard}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

==== ''Remember'' ====

In early 2015, the band reunited to release a comeback [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''Remember'', and changed their name back to Immature. The album featured mature-sounding remakes of their classic hits "[[Never Lie]]" and "[[We Got It (album)|Please Don't Go]]" along with six newly released songs such as "Let Me Find Out", "Oh My" and "Best Sex".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2015/02/immature-remember-ep-premiere|title=Just In Time For Valentine's Day, Immature Drops the "Remember" Compilation|website=Complex|access-date=2017-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811114448/http://www.complex.com/music/2015/02/immature-remember-ep-premiere|archive-date=2017-08-11|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bet.com/article/uj3har/immature-drops-valentines-day-ep-remember|title=Immature Drops Valentines Day EP, Remember|work=BET.com|access-date=2017-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811142741/http://www.bet.com/news/music/2015/02/14/immature-drops-valentines-day-ep-remember.html|archive-date=2017-08-11|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Other works===
On February 27, 2001, IMx released their ''[[Greatest Hits (IMx album)|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 (such as R&B singer [[Monteco]]'s song "[[Is It Me?]]").

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 Houston|Marques "Batman" Houston]] – lead vocals (1991–present)
*Kelton "LDB" Kessee – background vocals (1994–present)
*[[Jerome Jones|Jerome "Romeo" Jones]] – main rapper, background vocals (1991–present)

===Former members===

*Don "Half Pint" Santos – background vocals, rapper (1991-1994)

==Discography==
{{main|IMx discography}}
*''[[On Our Worst Behavior]]'' (1992)
*''[[Playtyme Is Over]]'' (1994)
*''[[We Got It (album)|We Got It]]'' (1995)
*''[[The Journey (Immature album)|The Journey]]'' (1997)
*''[[Introducing IMx]]'' (1999)
*''[[IMx (album)|IMx]]'' (2001)
*''Remember EP'' (2015)

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