Venice Beach has always been a popular tourist attraction. Hundreds of people stroll the boardwalk; compete against one another in basketball; utilize the gym, which is centrally located between the boardwalk and the beach; and shop from the various tents filled with clothing, shoes, etc. or from vendors selling incenses, lucky beads, and other novelty items. If feeling really experimental, one may even indulge in a little tarot card or palm reading. With its ability to attract so many, some aspiring artists came to the conclusion that the best place to put on a show where you know a crowd would be yet would cost nothing is Venice Beach. The familial group The Boys sang their hearts out there; comedian Michael Collier had people laughing at him at the hot spot. And just as artists before them and artists after them, Immature made their debut at the infamous waterfront attraction. Known as "the boys from Venice Beach," Immature's Jerome Jones (Romeo), Marques Houston (Batman) and Don Santos (Half Pint) would perform for the hundreds visiting the beach on the weekends.
Interestingly enough, the group didn't grow out of childhood friends singing together in the garage. Eight-year-old Jerome, who had known soon-to-be-manager Chris Stokes for a while, was the first member of the 'childish' act. While at a talent show, Stokes and Jones saw Marques Houston perform a dance routine and thought he would be a good member for the developing act. Don Santos' talent was observed and, consequently, he was thrown in the mix. Ta Da! Immature was born. Second step: names for the trio. Surely going by their birth given names would not fly well with the general public. There had to be something catchy, some name that would be indicative of their diverse personalities. Jerome became known as "Romeo" because of his light-colored eyes and 'pretty boy' look. Marques got the name Batman because he used to wear underwear on his head. Of course that wouldn't be appropriate while performing so with a little innovation, underwear was placed over the hats he wore and pieces of the hat would be pulled through the legs of the underwear, which made them look like ears. And little Don Santos was called "Half Pint" for obvious reasons. Third step: imaging. Immature were dressed in over-sized, hip-hop gear as a gimmick. Their clothing was unique in style, cutting edge fashion, if you will. Immature's outfits weren't easily accessible, which made their appearance all the more fascinating.
Immature & IMX - Greatest Hits,Immature & IMX,Hip-O Records,New Jack Swing,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues
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We Got It
Immature Manufacturer: Fontana Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002OZ4 Release Date: 1995-12-05 |
Tracks:
- We Got It
- Lover's Groove
- Just A Little Bit
- Please Don't Go
- I Don't Know
- Pager
- Crazy
- I Can't Stop The Rain
- A Boy Like Me
- Candy
- When It's Love
- Pay You Back
- Feel The Funk
Customer Reviews:
Still Love It x2!!!.......2006-07-09
STILL LOVE IT IN 2006!.......2006-07-04
Marques Houston has an amazing voice and this album proves just how great he was even back in '95. As someone already said, if you were an avid Immature fan, this album should already be in your collection. A true classic!
My favorites:
- Please Don't Go
- Lover's Groove
- Pager
- Just a Little Bit
- Feel The Funk
They did it again!.......2005-11-13
WE GOT IT IS A GOTS TO HAVE!.......2005-10-29
big big fan.......2005-09-25
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Playtyme Is Over
Immature Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002OST Release Date: 1994-08-02 |
Tracks:
- I Don't Mind
- Never Lie
- Walk You Home
- Constantly
- Broken Heart
- Summertime
- Nothing But A Party
- Look Into Your Eyes
- Sweetest Love
- Just A Little Bit
- I Don't Mind (The Vibe Mix)
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Bubblegum-soul has been a staple of the R&B charts from the Jackson 5 through New Edition to the New Kids on the Block. Dominating the genre this year is Immature, the L.A. trio that scored a top-10 single with "Never Lie." Immature may well be one of the few bubblegum-soul groups to outlast adolescence because it has two important assets: a marvelous ballad singer in 13-year-old Marques Houston and a hook-savvy songwriter-producer in Chris Stokes. Deftly balancing sweet soul harmonies and hip-hop beats, the Immature album Playtime Is Over has pleasures beyond its hit single and rewards for listeners of all ages. Houston and his two bandmates, Jerome Jones and new addition Kelton Kessee, were only 12 when they recorded the album but they sound markedly more accomplished and sophisticated than they did on the group's '93 debut flop. The puppy-love innocence of songs like "Walk You Home" and "Summertime" is refreshing in the current R&B scene, but anyone who has ever had a romantic impulse will identify with the giddy infatuation of "I Don't Mind" and the new single, "Constantly." A few raps are sprinkled through the album, but the emphasis is clearly on romantic balladry, and the combination of Stokes's catchy melodies, the silky three-part harmonies, and Houston's relaxed, seductive leads proves irresistible. --Geoffrey HimesCustomer Reviews:
Still Love It!.......2006-07-09
great album.......2005-09-25
Adult's Playtyme.......2005-07-03
Not so Immature...........2005-01-03
great.......2003-12-29
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Immature & IMX - Greatest Hits
Immature & IMX Manufacturer: Fontana Hip-O ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000059RVL Release Date: 2001-02-27 |
Tracks:
- Never Lie (Radio Version)
- We Got It (Radio Mix)
- Constantly
- Extra, Extra
- In & Out Of Love (Radio Edit) - IMX
- Please Don't Go (Radio Edit)
- Stay The Night (Radio Edit) - IMX
- Lover's Groove
- Is It Me? - Monteco
- I'm Not A Fool (Radio Edit)
- I Don't Mind
- Give Up The Ghost
- Watch Me Do My Thing
- Da Munchies
- Tear It Up (On Our Worst Behavior)
- Keep It Low - IMX
- Feel The Funk
- We Got It (DJ Jam Remix Edit)
- Never Lie (Padapella Mix)
Album Description
Venice Beach has always been a popular tourist attraction. Hundreds of people stroll the boardwalk; compete against one another in basketball; utilize the gym, which is centrally located between the boardwalk and the beach; and shop from the various tents filled with clothing, shoes, etc. or from vendors selling incenses, lucky beads, and other novelty items. If feeling really experimental, one may even indulge in a little tarot card or palm reading. With its ability to attract so many, some aspiring artists came to the conclusion that the best place to put on a show where you know a crowd would be yet would cost nothing is Venice Beach. The familial group The Boys sang their hearts out there; comedian Michael Collier had people laughing at him at the hot spot. And just as artists before them and artists after them, Immature made their debut at the infamous waterfront attraction. Known as "the boys from Venice Beach," Immature's Jerome Jones (Romeo), Marques Houston (Batman) and Don Santos (Half Pint) would perform for the hundreds visiting the beach on the weekends.Interestingly enough, the group didn't grow out of childhood friends singing together in the garage. Eight-year-old Jerome, who had known soon-to-be-manager Chris Stokes for a while, was the first member of the 'childish' act. While at a talent show, Stokes and Jones saw Marques Houston perform a dance routine and thought he would be a good member for the developing act. Don Santos' talent was observed and, consequently, he was thrown in the mix. Ta Da! Immature was born. Second step: names for the trio. Surely going by their birth given names would not fly well with the general public. There had to be something catchy, some name that would be indicative of their diverse personalities. Jerome became known as "Romeo" because of his light-colored eyes and 'pretty boy' look. Marques got the name Batman because he used to wear underwear on his head. Of course that wouldn't be appropriate while performing so with a little innovation, underwear was placed over the hats he wore and pieces of the hat would be pulled through the legs of the underwear, which made them look like ears. And little Don Santos was called "Half Pint" for obvious reasons. Third step: imaging. Immature were dressed in over-sized, hip-hop gear as a gimmick. Their clothing was unique in style, cutting edge fashion, if you will. Immature's outfits weren't easily accessible, which made their appearance all the more fascinating.
Customer Reviews:
there were so cute in house party 3.......2006-06-20
Disappointed.......2006-01-30
honest.......2005-09-15
Immature/Imx......Nothing But It.......2001-07-29
MUCH LOVE AND PROPS TO WHOM THEY ARE DUE:IMx.......2001-05-04
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On Our Worst Behavior
Immature Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000WJ0 Release Date: 1992-09-22 |
Tracks:
- Funky Psychtro Enterview
- You're All That
- Mom's Illin' (Forty Oz. Edit)
- Honey Dip
- Anti Splurgian Girl
- Be My Girl
- Let Me Hmm Hmm Hmm
- Da Munchies
- I Wanna Know You That Way
- (Good Things) Come To Those Who Wait
- Meet Me Outside
- Tear It Up (On Our Worst Behavior)
- Is It Love This Time
- Wiser Than My Years
Customer Reviews:
3 1/2 stars -- on their BEST behavior.......2005-06-29
With the album itself, there isn't a dud track. The only subpar track is "I Wanna Know U That Way", and its actually not that bad. The rest of the album is very enjoyable, with the alternation of dance and balladry to balance the album quite nicely.
In sum, Immature barely registered their first time out. While their album was good, poor promotion and bad single choices committed their downfall. They would try again two years later to much better results and become industry heavyweights.
Cute and nostalgic, but not great.......2002-12-02
Immature is the best group to ever hit R&B!!!!!!!!!!!!:).......1999-04-16
aww so cute!.......1999-03-26
this album should of blown up.......1999-02-16
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The Journey
Immature Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002P7C Release Date: 1997-09-23 |
Tracks:
- Give Up The Ghost
- Tamika
- I'm Not A Fool
- Extra, Extra
- Don't Ever Say Never
- 24/7
- Can't You See
- Ooh Wee Baby
- I'll Give You Everything
- I Can't Wait
- Bring Your Lovin' Home
- Where Do We Go
- All Alone
Customer Reviews:
Take a JOurney with Immature!.......2005-12-19
This album,The Journey,was not selling well at all because the group lost their style(not a criticism). It was just that a lot of their fans could not accept their new style at the time. A lot of people were dissing this album. I believe that they did not take the time to listen to this album. Marques' voice has matured on this album.
Take Journey Wit Them.......2005-10-29
"Tamika".......2003-12-29
The journey to success.......2003-04-17
There are a lot of good songs to choose from here, like the leadoff single "I'm Not A Fool", as well "Extra, Extra", "Tamika" and "Where Do We Go". But the last song is the very painful "All Alone", where Batman laments about his mother, whom he lost to cancer (it even sounds like he's crying while he's singing). The song is still good though.
The fast songs toward the middle of the album didn't really age that well, but Immature were never really known best for uptempo tracks anyway. If you don't have this album, at least give it a listen because the guys don't sound quite this good any more.
MISSING!!!.......2002-11-21
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Constantly
Immature Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00008FDAX Release Date: 1994-11-22 |
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Veteran (CD+DVD Set)
Marques Houston Manufacturer: Universal Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000OMTWK8 |
Product Description
Limited Editon includes 42 minute Bonus DVD featuring Live performances, videos and Behind-the Scenes footage. AUDIO CD: 1)Veteran - Intro, 2)Clap On - featuring Yung Joc, 3)Always & Forever, 4)Favorite Girl, 5)Circle, 6)Wonderful, 7)Exclusively, 8)How You Just Gonna, 9)Hold N Back - featuring Mya & Shawna, 10)Kimberly, 11)So Right For Me, 12)Miss Being Your Man DVD: 1)Intro, 2)Interview, 3)Favorite Girl, 4)Sex Wit You, 5)Live European Performance, ^)Somebody Help Me - Trailer
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Watch Me Do My Thing
Immature , and Smooth & ED Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000DF5F Release Date: 1997-01-20 |
Tracks:
- We Got It
- Watch Me Do My Thing
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Based on a True Story
Wild Oscar N D Kraazy Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00013WWO8 Release Date: 2003-12-09 |
Tracks:
- Alaska to Wichita
- TaDaDoDa
- Ditch da Bitch
- In da hood feeling good
- A total lack of talent
- All I ask (failed outtake)
- All I Ask
- Home to da Hood
- Can't Hold Back
- Beyond Denying
- Rocking with the Lord
- Gold Coast Girl
- Love to Spare
Album Description
Like a modern Motown sounding very white!!! A combination of alternative and soul music like Kings of Neon with a lot of parody. Comedy humor in the likes of SNL.
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Jungle Junk!
Monty Harper Manufacturer: Monty Harper ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004U5Y7 Release Date: 2000-06-01 |
Tracks:
- Jungle Junk
- Birthday Boogaloo
- Something I Ate
- No Blues at All
- My Toilet and I
- K-Street Rag
- Oddballs Singing a Round
- Tickle You Blue
- Nursery Rhyme Rock & Roll
- The Kid Who Ate a Bug
- Play It on Your Nose
- Escape of the Bugs
- Sleep Little Devil
Album Description
Jungle Junk! is Monty's first recording, created mostly on a four track tape machine in his living room. Layered in with the traditional sounds of guitar, piano and percussion are a variety of impromptu instruments and sound effects including cardboard tubes, a sink plug, a biscuit tin and Monty's own nose. The songs use playful language and project a sense of fun from a kid's point of view. From the rollicking "Jungle Junk" to the rocking "Play It on Your Nose" to the just plain goofy "Oddballs Singing a Round," this album definitely has a sound and style all its own. Children age 2 to 12 eat it up!Christian Music:
- In the Name of Love
- Intimate
- Kiss the Sky [Enhanced]
- Live at the Copa/With a Lot of Soul [Live] [Original recording remastered] [Import]
- Live! One Night Only [Live]
- Love Child/Supremes A-Go-Go [Original recording remastered] [Import]
- Love Hangover [Explicit Lyrics]
- Make 'Em Like It
- Message in the Music
- Miracles/Change of Heart [Original recording remastered]
Christian Music
Mix Connexion, Vol. 1 [Import]
Nostradamus: The Music of His Renaissance
Nascente Sampler 2000 [Import]
On Stage [Live] [Original recording remastered]