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
Mess
Marques Houston Lyrics
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Anatomy's getting bigger
As we make our way up to the
I stop you in the hallway
Kissing all over your body
We damn near fall through the door
Now we both holding on
When I get you in that bedroom
Knocking stuff over
Have me ripping off your clothes girl
When I bend you over
Before our night is done girl
I'm gone make you come girl
You gone make me come
You gone be saying yes yes yes
We just made a mess (eh eh eh eh ess)
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
Now we both breathing heavy
The time has come are you ready
Buttons dropping off your blouse
While you was up in my pants
You pull it out
You push me against the wall
And put it in your mouth
I'm about to blow
You better stop now
Open up the door
Pushing you down on the bed
Like I said
When I get you in that bedroom
Knocking stuff over
Have me ripping off your clothes girl
When I bend you over
Before our night is done girl
I'm gone make you come girl
You gone make me come
You gone be saying yes yes yes
We just made a mess (eh eh eh eh ess)
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
I only one question right now (right now)
Which one of us is going to get the towel (girl we both are down)
When I get you in that bedroom
Knocking stuff over
Have me ripping off your clothes girl
When I bend you over
Before our night is done girl
I'm gone make you come girl
You gone make me come
You gone be saying yes yes yes
We just made a mess (eh eh eh eh ess)
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
This is mattress music
The lyrics to Marques Houston's song Mess describe a steamy sexual encounter between two people in a bedroom. The start of the encounter is suggested by the light bulbs flickering and the "anatomy getting bigger", creating a sense of anticipation and excitement. They make their way to the bedroom, but can't even wait to get there before they start kissing all over each other's bodies. They almost fall through the door in their passion and are holding on to each other tightly. Then, the scene shifts to the bedroom where they continue their lovemaking, knocking stuff over and ripping each other's clothes off. The song emphasizes the physical sensations of sex, with the lyrics suggesting that both partners will reach orgasm ("I'm gone make you come girl / You gone make me come"). The chorus repeats the phrase "We just made a mess", suggesting that they had a wild and messy time in bed.
Line by Line Meaning
Light bulbs start to flicker
The scene is set for romantic activities to begin.
Anatomy's getting bigger
The singer is referring to his own body's physical reaction to sexual attraction.
As we make our way up to the
The couple is likely heading to the bedroom to engage in sexual activity.
I stop you in the hallway
The artist pauses his lover before they can make it to the bedroom for further sexual buildup.
Kissing all over your body
The artist's amorous feelings are expressed through kissing his lover's body.
We damn near fall through the door
The couple is so wrapped up in one another they are almost physically unsteady.
Now we both holding on
Both partners hold onto one another for support and out of sexual arousal.
When I get you in that bedroom
The artist proceeds to engage in sexual activity with his lover.
Knocking stuff over
The couple is likely causing a ruckus in the bedroom during their lovemaking.
Have me ripping off your clothes girl
The artist is overcome with desire and cannot wait to help undress his lover.
When I bend you over
The couple may be engaging in a specific sexual activity called 'doggy style.'
Before our night is done girl
The artist intends to keep having sex all night long.
I'm gone make you come girl
The singer intends to bring his lover to orgasm.
You gone make me come
The singer is hoping his lover will also help him achieve orgasm.
You gone be saying yes yes yes
The singer hopes his lover will be enjoying the sexual interaction.
We just made a mess (eh eh eh eh ess)
The artist suggests that their bedroom antics may have caused clutter and chaos.
We just made a mess yeah (eh eh eh eh ess)
The artist further emphasizes that the couple just caused a ruckus in the bedroom.
Now we both breathing heavy
The couple is likely out of breath due to their intense physical activity.
The time has come are you ready
The singer is asking his lover if she is prepared for their lovemaking to reach its climax.
Buttons dropping off your blouse
The artist's attempts to undress his lover are starting to cause her clothing to come apart at their fast pace.
While you was up in my pants
The artist suggests that his lover was also engaging in some sexual activity with him.
You pull it out
The artist's lover likely helped him remove his genitals from his pants during the rush of the moment.
You push me against the wall
The singer's lover aggressively pushes him against the wall as part of their amorous activities.
And put it in your mouth
The artist's lover may be performing oral sex on him at this point.
I'm about to blow
The singer is nearing orgasm.
You better stop now
The singer suggests that his lover should stop performing oral sex if she doesn't want him to ejaculate yet.
Open up the door
The couple has either closed or locked the bedroom door during the act, and one of them must open it now.
Pushing you down on the bed
The artist is about to engage in sexual activity with his lover again.
I only one question right now (right now)
The artist expresses his desire for a necessity: a towel.
Which one of us is going to get the towel (girl we both are down)
The singer decides that they will both get the towel together instead of one person doing it all alone.
This is mattress music
The singer considers this type of music as fitting for sexual interaction.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS STOKES, ERIC CRAWFORD, MARQUES HOUSTON
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