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).
Beautiful
IMx Lyrics
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Your so beautiful
Beautiful to me
Your so beautiful
God sent you here for me
1st verse:
How could I have known my love for you
We started out as friends but now
My love to you I found
So sacred and so true
I promised all my love to only you
Your so beautiful
Beautiful to me
Your so beautiful
God sent you here for me
At night I pray we'll meet and always stay
And when I say 'I love you'
In a special way, hey hey
With this ring
Now walk wit hme down the aisle
Always faithful never untrue
I want to spend my life with only you
Your so beautiful
Beautiful to me
Your so beautiful
God sent you here for me
Your so beautiful
Beautiful to me
Your so beautiful
God sent you here for me
(Batman)
Let me break it down
Romeo, tell her how I feel
(Romeo)
I just love the way you make me feel
I just want to listen to the music
(Batman)
I just want to listen to the music
And think about your pretty smile
(Romeo)
I just think about you and only you
Your so special to me
I just love you
Please, don't you go nowhere
Just stay by my side
Your so beautiful
Beautiful to me
Your so beautiful
God sent you here for me
Your so beautiful
Beautiful to me
Your so beautiful
God sent you here for me
Your so beautiful
Beautiful to me
Your so beautiful
God sent you here for me
The song "Beautiful" by IMx is a heartfelt love song that expresses the awe and admiration that the singer feels for their significant other. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Your so beautiful" and "God sent you here for me" emphasizing how deeply the singer values and cherishes their partner. The first verse alludes to the evolution of their relationship starting out as friends, growing into something beautiful, and how they have made a promise of love and commitment to each other. The lyrics also reveal the singer's desire to spend their life with their partner and their dedication to always remain faithful.
The bridge of the song features a short rap verse by Batman, where he reflects on the beauty of their partner's smile and how being with them makes them feel happy. Romeo then chimes in, revealing that he too only has eyes for his partner and that they are irreplaceable. The song ends with the chorus being repeated once again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Beautiful" convey an overwhelming sense of love and adoration towards the singer's partner. The song emphasizes how much the singer values their partner's beauty, both inside and out, and how they are grateful to have them in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Your so beautiful
The person being addressed is exceedingly lovely
Beautiful to me
The singer finds the person beautiful in a subjective manner
God sent you here for me
The singer believes that divine intervention brought the person into their life
How could I have known my love for you
The artist is surprised by the intensity of their feelings for the person
Would grow into something so beautiful
The artist's love has developed into something that they consider to be incredibly special and positive
We started out as friends but now
The singer's relationship with the person began on a platonic basis
My love to you I found
The singer discovered that they had developed romantic feelings for the person
So sacred and so true
The artist's love for the person is deep and sincere
I promised all my love to only you
The artist is committed to being faithful and loving to the person exclusively
At night I pray we'll meet and always stay
The artist hopes that they will always be able to be with the person
And when I say 'I love you' in a special way, hey hey
The singer expresses their love for the person in a unique and meaningful manner
With this ring now walk wit hme down the aisle
The artist envisions marrying the person
Always faithful never untrue
The singer intends to be loyal to the person and never betray their trust
I want to spend my life with only you
The singer desires a long-term future with the person
Let me break it down
Batman wants to explain something
Romeo, tell her how I feel
Batman wants Romeo to express his feelings to the person being addressed
I just love the way you make me feel
Romeo enjoys the emotions that the person creates in him
I just want to listen to the music
Romeo wants to savor the experience of being with the person
And think about your pretty smile
Batman enjoys reflecting on the person's attractive smile
I just think about you and only you
Romeo's thoughts are focused solely on the person
Please, don't you go nowhere
Romeo wants the person to remain in his life
Just stay by my side
Romeo wants the person to be near him always
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JACK DAVID KUGELL, JAMES MERRILL BRICKMAN, JAMIE JONES
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