Marques Barrett "Batman" Houston (born August 4, 1981 in Los Angeles, Calif… Read Full Bio ↴Marques Barrett "Batman" Houston (born August 4, 1981 in Los Angeles, California) is an American R&B singer, rapper, actor and former member of the R&B group Immature, also known as IMx. He founded the group in 1992 along with Young Rome, and they released five studio albums before disbanding in 2002. Houston released his debut solo album, MH, in 2003 and has since released 2005's Naked, 2007's Veteran and 2009's Mr Houston. His fifth solo album, Mattress Music, was released September 14.

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

Like This
Marques Houston Lyrics

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A shorty get like me, do it like this
It'll be every dream, baby fuck a price list
Joc grow with it, I see what I want
One or not gon' get it, them haters wanna hate
Grown with it, my God I'm dope boy fresh
Hit the toe and Izod
The most downloaded song in your iPODs
Me and MH never tricked, so why start?

Shorty keep back, play your part

Rollin in the Bentley watch how I hit the strip
Wrist blingin' on the steering whip
It's like a house on twenty fours
Everybody knows, this is how it goes (Gotta make it do)
I don't wanna go but if you can't
Try it and do it like this
Pop a bottle when you hit the club
Tippin' ball well, get a lil' tipsy y'all
Then make your way to the dance floor, Hey

(Bounce like this, work them hips)
Ladies show these fellas how you grind like this
(Fellas walk like this, talk that ish]
We're gonna show these ladies how we hump like this
Like this, like this (In the club)
Like this, do it like this (In the club)
Like this, like this (In the club)
Like this, do it like this

Roll up in the club, and I'm lookin kinda icy
Red monkey jeans, with a fitted and a white tee
I know ladies you lie, y'all wanna know wassup
I'm tryna see is a honey with a fatty
Drop it down south and back it up on Big Daddy
That's cool, do it how you do
Yeah mami that's wassup, now let me see ya

(Bounce like this, work them hips)
Ladies show these fellas how you grind like this
(Fellas walk like this, talk that ish]
We're gonna show these ladies how we hump like this
Like this, like this (In the club)
Like this, do it like this (In the club)
Like this, like this (In the club)
Like this, do it like this

I'm as slum as they come, yeah I know it
Ertime I open up my mouth I show it
Erbody's on, baby I blow it
Gotta couple wars if these strippers I'mma throw it
Gotta couple bottles, yeah gonna pour it
Baby we Crystal shorty we'll mow it
Ice, tonight's the night
I'm in the big Coup fitted tilted to the right, you like?
I know, you choose it, Young J-O and Marq Houston
Meet me in the room, it's going down
I wanna see you in that Vicky Secret gown
Clap on, clap off, I wanna see the lights go down
Clap on, clap off, I wanna see you turn that thing around

(Bounce like this, work them hips)
Ladies show these fellas how you grind like this
(Fellas walk like this, talk that ish]
We're gonna show these ladies how we hump like this
Like this, like this (In the club)
Like this, do it like this (In the club)
Like this, like this (In the club)
Like this, do it like this

This is MH, Yung Joc, TUG, Bad Boys-sa
(Block Entertainment)
Collabo', let's go
(You heard? My homie, MH, huh)

(You got em' going crazy with this one)
(The track, the club, all that, whoooo)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Marques Houston's "Like This" are about having a good time in the club, dancing, and enjoying the company of others. He discusses how he's "dope boy fresh," wearing Izod and hitting the club in a Bentley. He talks about meeting women and wanting to see them dance and flaunt their assets. The chorus encourages people to bounce and work their hips while dancing, with men boasting about their humping skills. The lyrics are straightforward and straightforwardly about having a fun night out.

Line by Line Meaning

A shorty get like me, do it like this
I'm so good at this, that you should try to imitate my moves

It'll be every dream, baby fuck a price list
You won't find anything better no matter how much money you spend on it

Joc grow with it, I see what I want
I have the confidence to go after what I desire and not let anyone hold me back

One or not gon' get it, them haters wanna hate
There might be obstacles, but my determination and drive will not let me quit, no matter what the haters may say

Grown with it, my God I'm dope boy fresh
I've matured and become successful but still keep it real

Hit the toe and Izod
I'm dressed to impress, from head to toe

The most downloaded song in your iPODs
My music is so hot that it's the most popular track in your music library

Me and MH never tricked, so why start?
We've never lied or cheated before, so there's no reason to start now

Shorty keep back, play your part
Stay where you are and don't interfere, I've got this under control

Rollin in the Bentley watch how I hit the strip
I'm cruising around in my fancy car, and the way I navigate through the streets is impressive

Wrist blingin' on the steering whip
My watch is shining so bright that it's reflecting off the steering wheel

It's like a house on twenty fours
My car is so expensive, it's like driving around in a mansion

Everybody knows, this is how it goes (Gotta make it do)
This is the process to follow to ensure success

I don't wanna go but if you can't
I don't want to leave, but if you can't handle it then I'll go without you

Try it and do it like this
Give it a shot and copy my style

Pop a bottle when you hit the club
Celebrate by opening a bottle of champagne when you arrive at the club

Tippin' ball well, get a lil' tipsy y'all
Have a good time and enjoy some drinks

Then make your way to the dance floor, Hey
Finally, let loose and dance!

(Bounce like this, work them hips)
Ladies, show off your moves and dance like this

(Fellas walk like this, talk that ish]
Guys, show off your style and talk confidently

We're gonna show these ladies how we hump like this
We're going to impress the ladies with our moves

I'm as slum as they come, yeah I know it
I come from humble beginnings and haven't forgotten my roots

Ertime I open up my mouth I show it
Every time I speak, I reveal where I come from

Erbody's on, baby I blow it
Everyone's watching, and I'm not going to disappoint

Gotta couple wars if these strippers I'mma throw it
I'm going to splurge and spend some money at the strip club

Gotta couple bottles, yeah gonna pour it
I've got some drinks and I'm going to pour them

Baby we Crystal shorty we'll mow it
We're drinking Crystal, and we'll finish the bottle

Ice, tonight's the night
We're living it up and tonight is the night to do it

I'm in the big Coup fitted tilted to the right, you like?
I'm driving my big and fancy car with the perfect angle and style

I know, you choose it, Young J-O and Marq Houston
You can't go wrong with us, Young J-O and Marq Houston

Meet me in the room, it's going down
Let's go to the room because things are about to get wild

I wanna see you in that Vicky Secret gown
I want you to wear that sexy Victoria's Secret dress

Clap on, clap off, I wanna see the lights go down
Turn off the lights, and let's get intimate

Clap on, clap off, I wanna see you turn that thing around
Switch positions and show me what you've got

This is MH, Yung Joc, TUG, Bad Boys-sa
Introducing myself, Yung Joc, TUG, and Bad Boys

(Block Entertainment)
Produced by Block Entertainment

Collabo', let's go
This is a collaboration, let's do it!

(You heard? My homie, MH, huh)
Do you hear what I'm saying? Marq Houston is my friend, huh?

(You got em' going crazy with this one)
This song is driving people crazy

(The track, the club, all that, whoooo)
The beat, the club, and everything is amazing

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, JA'MAIN THANG PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CORY BOLD, MARQUES N HOUSTON, ANDRE N MERRITT, CORY JAMAINE N PETERSON, JASIE ALMONT N ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER N STOKES

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