Innovative. Multi-talented. Explosive.
All words that aptly describe IMx. Formerly known as Immature, the trio of Batman, Romeo, and LDB announce their return with a new album and a new set of standards. The self-titled album is their strongest and most creative effort yet, and showcases the group's development and diversity as artists. IMx is saturated with a varied mix of solid uptempto jams and soulful ballads, a true testament to IMx's talent and growth.
"There's a lot of things we're showing off on this record," says a confident Batman. "We're showing that we can really sing and that we've grown as artists and as individuals. It's also important to us for people to see that we can get together and collectively write and produce, and that we have several strengths as a group."
IMx is a deeply personal album that showcases the threesome's effortless vocal ability and taps their softer side with songs like "Beautiful" and "Tears." A poignant moment on the album comes with "First Time," a touching song that is dedicated to that special someone that everyone has, their "first." "LDB thought of this concept," Batman explains. "So many people have been there and remember the experience, and although it is a really personal subject, we wanted to write about something that everyone could feel and relate to."
Another single, entitled "Clap Your Hands," is, as LDB explains, "a booty-shaking g-string song. It's kinda edgy but still fun because everybody can relate to it." Based on the universally known schoolyard rhyme of the same name, "Clap Your Hands" not only asks you if you're happy -- but if you want to get naughty. Other tracks including "Hate the Playa" and "Ain't No Need" are hopping party anthems that guarantee packed dance floors nationwide.
At the young age of 18, the members of IMx are already showbiz veterans with 10 years under their belt. The group first formed in 1991 when Chris Stokes, a young manager with an eye for fresh talent, saw Romeo rapping at a local youth center. In 1992, the group, then named Immature, released On Our Worst Behavior, followed by the wildly successful Playtime Is Over, which included the hits "never lie," and "Constantly." We Got It soon followed before the band changed their name and released The Journey, featuring the certified gold single "Stay the Night."
Being in a popular R&B group who has sold an estimated seven million records and gone on tours with the likes of Brandy, the Notorious B.I.G., and Soul 4 Real would be enough for most recent high school graduates -- but not for the men of IMx. They have spent a great deal of time honing their skills behind the board in the studio, something they are all very enthusiastic about. In addition to writing and producing all but one song on IMx, they have also produced tracks for other chart-topping artists such as Destiny's Child and Blaque.
In addition to IMx's great success within the world of music, they have all ventured into the realm of acting for film and television. Batman was the first to pursue an acting career, landing a recurring role on the new syndicated hit television series, Sister, Sister. The entire group appeared in House Party 3 alongside TLC and Kid'N'Play, and has recently starred in New Line Cinema's House Party 4.
For the critics who thought Immature were just a kiddie group with little hope of, well, maturity, Batman counters that notion with a sly chuckle. "They'll soon see," he says assuredly. "I think this album is really self-explanatory. They'll feel the change once they hear the album. The songs on the album talk about what young men go through, as opposed to little boys. Everyone will be able to recognize that we have all grown up and matured and are here to stay."
The past was Immature and though the future is unknown, the present is a sure thing . . . it's IMx.
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.
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).
Ain't No Need
IMx Lyrics
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So everybody run and tell a friend
LDB, Bat, Romeo
They're three bad brothers 'bout to run the show
IMx is back again
Yo', be -A-T, won't you bring it in
Listen, don't you hate it when people be hatin' on
What you do
It's always about them and never about you
And some times you just don't know what to do
Listen, tell me when I say that I'ma get my own
Regardless of whether you pay
There's always somebody that just don't congratulate
So you could step off or hate me, whatever, see, but
First tell me
Why you always hatin' on me
Ain't no need for that
Is it because you want me to spend my money
Ain't no need for that
And if you're with me, throw your hands up high and
Party with me
Ain't no need for that
And all the players out there say it for me
Ain't no need for that, no need for that
Listen, don't you hate it when people always be
Harassin' you
Tryin' to figure out what's your next move
I let them know don't worry about me, take care of you
Listen to me, why is everybody got to be hatin' on me
What is the reason for all this jealousy
You need to step off me or hate, whatever, see, but
Please tell me, yeah
What you want from me
I swear it feels like the same old thing every day of
The week
Don't be mad at me
You can't be mad 'cause I'm out here hustlin' and
Doin' my thing
What you want from me
Sometimes it feels like the same old thing every day
Of the week
Don't be mad at me
'Cause I'm doin' my thing and makin' money
Why you always hatin' on me
Ain't no need for that
Is it because you want me to spend my money
Ain't no need for that
And if you're with me, throw your hands up high and
Party with me
Ain't no need for that
And all the players out there say it for me
Ain't no need for that, no need for that
Why you always hatin' on me
Ain't no need for that
Is it because you want me to spend my money
Ain't no need for that
And if you're with me, throw your hands up high and
Party with me
Ain't no need for that
And all the players out there say it for me
Ain't no need for that, no need for that
What you want from me
I swear it feels like the same old thing every day of
The week
Don't be mad at me
You can't be mad 'cause I'm doin' my thing
LDB, Bat, Romeo
These three bad brothers 'bout to run the show
IMx is back again
Hey, boys and girls, go tell your friends
Why you always hatin' on me
Ain't no need for that
Is it because you want me to spend my money
Ain't no need for that
And if you're with me, throw your hands up high and
Party with me
Ain't no need for that
And all the players out there say it for me
Ain't no need for that, no need for that
Why you always hatin' on me
Ain't no need for that
Is it because you want me to spend my money
Ain't no need for that
And if you're with me, throw your hands up high and
Party with me
Ain't no need for that
And all the players out there say it for me
Ain't no need for that, no need for that
Why you always hatin' on me
Ain't no need for that
Is it because you want me to spend my money
Ain't no need for that
And if you're with me, throw your hands up high and
Party with me
Ain't no need for that
And all the players out there say it for me
Ain't no need for that, no need for that
Yeah
IMx
Platinum Status (Ain't no need for that)
I know why'all hatin' (Ain't no need for that)
No need for that
In “Ain’t No Need,” IMx addresses the issue of jealousy, specifically when people hate on them for their success. The track acknowledges that some people might be jealous of their flourishing careers or their financial gains, but instead of taking those comments to heart, IMx encourages listeners to live their own lives, regardless of what others think. The chorus emphasizes the message that there is no need for the hate and jealousy, and if people are with them, they should throw their hands up high and party together.
The lyrics use certain phrases and a general tone to create a relatable message for their listeners, and the laid-back, upbeat style of the music is focused on making the listeners feel good. The trio starts by reminding their fans that IMx is back (again), and telling them to “run and tell a friend.” They then introduce themselves as “three bad brothers 'bout to run the show” before launching into the main point of the song: that people should focus on their own lives instead of worrying about what others are doing.
Despite an overall message that is rooted in positivity, there is a bit of defiance present in the lyrics as well. IMx lets the haters know that they will continue to pursue their own dreams, regardless of anyone else's negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
IMx is back again
The band IMx has returned once more
So everybody run and tell a friend
Spread the word about IMx's return to everyone you know
LDB, Bat, Romeo
The members of IMx are introduced by their stage names
They're three bad brothers 'bout to run the show
IMx's members are ready to take over the music scene
Yo', be-A-T, won't you bring it in
The band is calling on their audience to participate and bring the energy
Listen, don't you hate it when people be hatin' on
What you do
The band is expressing frustration about others who try to bring them down
It's always about them and never about you
People who hate on IMx are only focused on themselves, not the band
And some times you just don't know what to do
IMx acknowledges the difficulty in dealing with haters
Listen, tell me when I say that I'ma get my own
Regardless of whether you pay
The band is determined to succeed on their own, even if they don't have financial support
There's always somebody that just don't congratulate
So you could step off or hate me, whatever, see, but
There are always people who refuse to show support, but IMx won't let that stop them
First tell me
Why you always hatin' on me
Ain't no need for that
IMx questions why people hate on them and insists that it's unnecessary
Is it because you want me to spend my money
Ain't no need for that
The band wonders if people hate on them for their money, but it's still unnecessary
And if you're with me, throw your hands up high and
Party with me
Ain't no need for that
IMx invites those who support them to join in and celebrate rather than hate
And all the players out there say it for me
Ain't no need for that, no need for that
The band calls on everyone to stop the hate and negativity
Listen, don't you hate it when people always be
Harassin' you
Tryin' to figure out what's your next move
IMx empathizes with those who are constantly being bothered and questioned by others
I let them know don't worry about me, take care of you
The band suggests that those who harass them should focus on their own lives instead
Why is everybody got to be hatin' on me
What is the reason for all this jealousy
IMx wonders why so many people are jealous and hate on them
Please tell me, yeah
What you want from me
The band doesn't understand why people hate on them and wants to know the reason
I swear it feels like the same old thing every day of
The week
IMx is tired of dealing with haters repeatedly
Don't be mad at me
You can't be mad 'cause I'm out here hustlin' and
Doin' my thing
The band deflects criticism by pointing out their hard work and success
Sometimes it feels like the same old thing every day
Of the week
IMx expresses frustration at how repetitive and tiresome the hate can be
'Cause I'm doin' my thing and makin' money
The band explains that their success is the reason for hate
Hey, boys and girls, go tell your friends
IMx urges their fans to spread the word about their music
Platinum Status (Ain't no need for that)
I know why'all hatin' (Ain't no need for that)
No need for that
IMx dismisses the hate they receive and insists that it's unnecessary
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEROME JONES, KELTON KESSEE, MARQUES B. HOUSTON, TONY OLIVER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
C Carroll
Love this music video !!! The dances are sick !!!
Lisa quinones
The part when they are entering the Club, i always Loved that part the dance was So good 😊, this song was so awesome , I Still love it 😊.
DAVID BURNS
Lisa quinones I just posted this song dedicated to all those haters out there they got time on their hands to just hate on others success like I always told people if you have time on your hands to hate on others you should be taking that time to get there stuffed together. #RealTalk
Both Marvel & the DC universe's
This song matches the movie when it comes to haters making themselves think this movie is terrible when it's actually enjoyable
SORAYA BURTON
Still listening in 2019. My jammmmm!
Kt thegamer
I remember seeing this video being made on access granted now that's a real nostalgia for ya😁
Eboni Bynum
Dang I forgot all about this song
Jon Edelkamp
The nostalgia. I loved Pluto Nash as a kid.
Kimberly W
This song is STILL that shit...Why do LDB and Romeo look like background dancers???
D-Wattz
Cuz if Romeo wasn't rapping and LDB wasn't talking then that's all they really were lol.