Houston sang with his childhood friends, Jerome "Romeo" Jones and Kelton "LDB" Kessee in the group Immature. Chris Stokes became the manager of the group. They first started with the band called Immature. Houston's Immature nickname "Batman" was given to him for wearing Batman underwear on his head. The group later changed their name to IMx, because they felt they had matured personally and musically. In 2002, IMx mutually disbanded because the members wanted to move on and do different things creatively. Houston inked a record deal with TUG/Universal records and embarked upon his journey of becoming a relevant R&B soloist.
In 2003, Houston recorded and released his first solo album entitled MH. The singles were "That Girl" and "Clubbin (Ft. Joe Budden)". Houston also appeared on Scream Tour with Nick Cannon, B2k, and Bow Wow.
In 2004, he released two more singles from that album; "Pop That Booty (Ft. Jermaine Dupri) and "Because Of You".
In 2005, Houston released his sophomore album entitled Naked. The singles from that album were "All Because Of You (Ft. Young Rome)", "Naked", and "Sex Wit You".
In 2006 he released the first single from his third solo album, "Favorite Girl" and the Accompanying video, featuring Stacey Dash. He was also featured in his fellow T.U.G. artist, Mila J's video/song "Good Lookin' Out" and on Yung Joc's video/song "1st Time" and with Trey Songz.
On March 26, 2007, Houston released his third studio album entitled Veteran.
Acting career
Houston made his debut acting appearance in the comedy film House Party 3, where he played himself along with fellow Immature/IMx bandmates Jerome "Romeo" Jones and then member Don "Half Pint" Santos (who was later replaced in the group by Kelton "LDB" Kessee).
Houston's breakthrough role came when he won the part of Roger Evans in the television comedy show Sister, Sister, playing the next door neighbor of Tia and Tamera (played by Tia and Tamera Mowry). He played the role from 1994 to 1997, making a final cameo appearance in the final episode of the show in 1999.
Houston starred in a couple of movies and played small roles here and there throughout his career. He even held his own television show for a short while (the short-lived UPN's Cuts, a spinoff of another UPN show, One on One).
Filmography
Television
Year Title Role
1993 - A Different World -- Eli Black
1996 - Family Matters -- Himself
1996 - The Parent 'Hood -- Himself
1994-1997 - Sister, Sister -- Roger Evans
2003 - Rock Me, Baby -- Himself
2004 & 2006 - One on One -- Kevin Barnes
2005-2006 - Cuts - Kevin Barnes
Film
Year Film Role
1992 - Bébé's Kids -- Khalil (voice)
1994 - House Party 3 -- Himself
1997 - Good Burger -- Jake
2001 - House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute -- John-John
2004 - You Got Served -- Elgin
2004 - Fat Albert -- Dumb Donald
2007 - Somebody Help Me -- Brendan Young
High Notes
Marques Houston Lyrics
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I'll have you singing high notes
Marques Houston mattress bu
Listen
Mattress, sheets, bed
Pillows, feet, head
Stomach, toes
You and me and a camera
Better yet give me a piano
'Cuz tonight I'ma have you singing in soprano
Yea I'ma have you hittin' those high notes
High notes
Ohh ohhh oh
High notes
Ohh ohh oh ohhhh oh ohh
I'ma have you singing like you got Mariah Carey in your throat
Have you singing like you got some Whitney Houston in your throat
Hittin high notes
Ohh oh ohh ohhhhh
Ohh
Pushin, grabin, pull
Hold it till its full
Hear you say it feels so good
The little things that I need
You and me and some candles
Better yet give me a piano
Cuz tonight I'ma have you singin' in soprano
Yea I'ma have you hittin' high notes
I'ma have you singing like you got some Mariah Carey in your throat
Have you singing like you got some Whitney Houston in your throat
Hittin' high notes
Ohh oh ohh ohhhhh
Ohh
The lyrics to Marques Houston's song, High Notes, speak of a romantic encounter between the singer and his lover. He describes everything that's essential in making love - the mattress, sheets, pillows, etc. He wants to capture the moment with a camera, or even better, a piano, as he plans to make his partner sing high notes. He promises to give her a night of passion where she'll be singing like she's got Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston in her throat. He uses his sexual prowess to make her hit those high notes.
The song is a sensual love song that leaves no room for misinterpretation. Marques Houston uses his smooth voice and clever lyrics to convey the message of the song. He desires to take his lover on a sensuous journey and make her feel like she's never felt before. He wants her to know that he wants her sexually, and he will use everything at his disposal to make her feel that passionately desired.
Line by Line Meaning
High notes
The singer wants his partner to hit high notes during a musical performance
I'll have you singing high notes
The singer is confident that his partner can hit high notes because of their chemistry together
Listen
The singer wants his partner to pay attention to what he's about to say
Mattress, sheets, bed
The singer is listing items associated with a comfortable sleep environment
Pillows, feet, head
The singer is listing more specific items associated with a comfortable sleep environment
Stomach, toes
The singer is listing additional body parts that benefit from a comfortable sleep environment
All the things that I need
The singer is expressing his contentment with the current situation and doesn't need anything more to be happy
You and me and a camera
The singer is happy with just being with his partner and doesn't need anything else but to capture this moment on camera
Better yet give me a piano
The singer wants a piano to accompany his partner's singing
'Cuz tonight I'ma have you singing in soprano
The singer is confident that he can hit high notes and will make his partner do the same
Yea I'ma have you hittin' those high notes
The singer is excited to hear his partner sing high notes and push them to their limits
Ohh ohhh oh
The singer is vocalizing his excitement and pleasure with the situation
Ohh ohh oh ohhhh oh ohh
The singer is adding to the previous vocalization, intensifying his happiness and excitement
I'ma have you singing like you got Mariah Carey in your throat
The singer wants his partner's voice to match the legendary Mariah Carey's singing ability
Have you singing like you got some Whitney Houston in your throat
The singer wants his partner to sing like the legendary Whitney Houston as well
Pushin, grabin, pull
The singer is using suggestive language to enhance the romantic atmosphere with his partner
Hold it till its full
The singer is encouraging his partner to hold back in order to prolong the moment
Hear you say it feels so good
The singer wants to hear his partner express pleasure from the experience
The little things that I need
The singer is content with the small pleasures in life
You and me and some candles
The singer is romanticizing his time with his partner by adding candles to the setting
Cuz tonight I'ma have you singin' in soprano
The singer is once again expressing confidence in his ability to make his partner sing high notes
Hittin' high notes
The singer is repeating his desire for his partner to sing high notes
Ohh oh ohh ohhhhh
The singer is vocalizing his excitement, pleasure, and desire for his partner to sing high notes
Ohh
The singer is once again vocalizing his pleasure and excitement
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, MISSING LINK MUSIC
Written by: CHRIS STOKES, ERIC CRAWFORD, MARQUES HOUSTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Krissy Jay
this song STILL gets me....EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! The whole MATTRESS MUSIC CD!!!!
Clayton Stewart
Still bangin in 2019 🎧🔊⬆🎶💪
Stephanie Jackson
LOVE IT ♥
Dalia Stewart
Still one of my favorites
Ericka Wise
Still listening to this in 2020 🔥🔥🔥🔥🌹🌹😍😍💋💋🎼🎼🎼
James Moore
Still listening to in 2018 going to make a baby off this song😁
West Indian
You some else lol
enzigenes
Marques always deliver good music, but he's highly slept on.
Tasha Shivers
Love it
keila cruz
adoro esta musica e lembra me 1 pessoa em especial