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).
Clap Your Hands Part 1
IMx Lyrics
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New chick on the block
Pop this
So sick
Average chick
I抦 not
My mouth dry
At the site of sexiest
Up in the club poppin tops on the bubbly
At the bar spot Bat, Romeo and LDB
The club is pack ohh Shhh
They are playin my jam
A lot of thong wearin chickins just clappin their hands
Hey yo
Is this a party tonight
We gotta get my peoplz in the club tonight
Ain抰 no shhh going down just love tonight
To all my ladies and thugs on the floor tonight
Hey yo
If your feelin me throw your hands in the air and represent with me
Chrisstyle, Belve, Hennessey so bartender can you please keep the cups flowin
Ladies feel the rise when they start to grind
G-string in the middle with a big behind
She be switching them hips from right to left
We gonna dance all night until we run outta breath
Look at the shorty she抯 a lil cuttie yo
The way she shakes it make you want to grab the booty yo
As I抦 rubbing on them thighs why she beggin for mo
This girls butt is so big I抦 bout to lose control
[Chorus]
If you came to get it crunk clap your hands
All the fellas and shorties clap your hands
So all the playas put in the work
And my ladies make it twurk
And if you came to get it crunk clap your hands
All the ladies wearing strings clap your hands
Just doing big things just clap,clap
All the playas put in the work
And my ladies make it twurk
And if you came to get it crunk clap your hands
Hey yo
Its a party in here
Everybody is havin a good time in here
Americans, Asians, and Chicans are in here
Big ballerz, big pimpin, vip in here
Hey you
If your feelin me throw your hands in the air and represent with me
Chrisstyle, Belve, Hennessey so bartender can you please keep the cups flowin
Ladies feel the raise when they start to grind
G-string in the middle with a big behind
Switching them hips from right to left
We gonna dance all night until we run outta breath
Look at the shorty she抯 a lil cuttie yo
She way she shakes it make you want to grab the booty yo
I抣l be rubbing on them thighs why she beggin for mo
This girls butt is so big I抦 bout to lose control
[Chorus]
If you came to get it crunk clap your hands
All the fellas and shorties clap your hands
So all the playas put in the work
And my ladies make it twurk
And if you came to get it crunk clap your hands
All the ladies wearing strings clap your hands
Just doing big things just clap,clap
All the playas put in the work
And my ladies make it twurk
And if you came to get it crunk clap your hands
Platinum Status got that blazin shh
Heard the track and said you gotta let me lace that shh
In result hot joint called clap your hands
If they were down for the count then guess again
Staring like you never seen no real ballerz befo
S-5, esculate, drop tops to your cage
Label change
Changing names
Now they are back running things
No more immature shhhh
They done step up the game
Ladies feel the raise when they start to grind
G-string in the middle with a big behind
Switching them hips from right to left
We gonna dance all night until we run outta breath
Look at the shorty she抯 a lil cuttie yo
The way she shakes it make you want to grab the booty yo
I抣l be grabbing on them thighs why she beggin for mo
This girl butt is so big I抦 bout to lose control
[Chorus]
If you came to get it crunk clap your hands
All the fellas and shorties clap your hands
So all the playas put in the work
And my ladies make it twurk
And if you came to get it crunk clap your hands
All the ladies wearing strings clap your hands
Just doing big things just clap,clap
All the playas put in the work
And my ladies make it twurk
And if you came to get it crunk clap your hands
The lyrics of IMx's song, Clap Your Hands Part 1, describes a fun night out in the club. The singer is looking for their friends and spots them popping tops on bubbly at the bar. The club is packed, and their jam is playing, with lots of thong-wearing girls clapping their hands. The party is a mixture of different people, Americans, Asians, and Chicans, big ballers, big pimpin', all having a good time. The singer describes the ladies, their big behinds, and hips that they switch from right to left, making everyone want to dance all night long.
The song is all about having a good time and enjoying the party. It reflects the youthfulness and enthusiasm for life that is mostly found in clubs and parties. It also explores the idea of diversity, bringing people from different cultures and backgrounds together to celebrate.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop, look and listen
Pause and pay attention to what's happening around me
New chick on the block
There's a new woman on the scene
Pop this
Let's party and have a good time
So sick
Incredible, amazing
Average chick, I'm not
I'm not like other women; I stand out
My mouth dry, at the sight of sexiest
I'm so attracted to the most attractive people in the room
Hit the door lookin' for my niggas IMx
I enter the club looking for my friends IMx
Up in the club poppin tops on the bubbly
Drinking champagne and having a good time in the club
At the bar spot Bat, Romeo and LDB
Noticed Bat, Romeo and LDB at the bar
The club is pack ohh shhh
The club is packed with people
They are playin my jam
The DJ is playing my favorite song
A lot of thong wearin chickins just clappin their hands
Many women wearing thongs are dancing and clapping their hands
If your feelin me throw your hands in the air and represent with me
Raise your hands if you're feeling me and join me in representing
Chrisstyle, Belve, Hennessey so bartender can you please keep the cups flowin
Ordering Chrisstyle, Belve, Hennessey, and asking the bartender to keep the drinks flowing
G-string in the middle with a big behind
The woman is wearing a G-string and has a large butt
We gonna dance all night until we run outta breath
We're going to dance all night long
Platinum Status got that blazin shh
Platinum Status is producing hot music
Staring like you never seen no real ballerz befo
Looking at us like you've never seen real ballers before
Label change, changing names, now they are back running things
We changed our label and name but still on top
No more immature shhhh, they done step up the game
We're not immature anymore, we've stepped up our game
Just doing big things just clap,clap
We're doing big things, so clap your hands
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