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
Restaurant
Marques Houston Lyrics
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You can eat good, I know you like it like that
Then walk over to the bar,
No it ain't that far
And we can get drunk, you talk shh I talk back
Lets google somewhere that you would prefer
Do you like Middle Eastern food or Italian
Tell me what you want, baby we'll go together
Take you where the floors, they rise up, rise up
The drink in your glass, lights up, lights up
And the flowers that surround our table, smell good,
In conjunction with your perfume, smells good
Can I take you to a restaurant, that has a bar
You can eat good, I know you like it like that
Then walk over to the bar,
No it ain't that far
And we can get drunk, you talk shh I talk back
We can go to a place off the beach, where the waters next to you
And the dolphins be swimming so close, that they could eat your food
We can go somewhere classy,
Or just keep it hood.
Anywhere in the world you'd want to go, baby it?s all good.
Take you where the floors, they rise up, rise up
The drink in your glass, lights up, lights up
And the flowers that surround our table, smell good,
In conjunction with your perfume, smells good
Can I take you to a restaurant, that has a bar
You can eat good, I know you like it like that
Then walk over to the bar,
No it ain't that far
And we can get drunk, you talk shh I talk back (x2)
Just name a place baby we can go
This ain't no goodbyes, its only hellos, hellos
Girl with a shot of hypnotic, it takes your body away
I'd be your personal chef, I'll feed you till nothings left
Can I take you to a restaurant, that has a bar
You can eat good, I know you like it like that
Then walk over to the bar,
No it ain't that far
And we can get drunk, you talk shh I talk back (x2)
In "Restaurant," Marques Houston invites a woman out to a place where they can enjoy good food and drinks in style. The lyrics open with him asking if he can take her to a restaurant that has a bar, and promising that she will be able to eat well - he already knows that this is her preference. They can then walk over to the bar, which is not too far, and get drunk while chatting to each other. He then asks her which type of cuisine she likes best, suggesting options such as Middle Eastern, Italian, Japanese, Moroccan, or soul food. No matter her preference, he is willing to go with her.
Throughout the chorus, Marques goes into greater detail, describing how the floors will rise up, the drinks will light up, the flowers will smell good, and the combination of her perfume and the flowers will smell great. He promises to take her anywhere she wants to go, keeping it either classy or hood. He even offers to be her personal chef, feeding her until there is no more.
The chorus repeats twice, with Marques offering to take her anywhere in the world she wants to go. The song ends with him suggesting a shot of hypnotic, which he says will take her body away. Overall, the lyrics of "Restaurant" suggest a fun, romantic evening out with great food, drinks, and conversation.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I take you to a restaurant, that has a bar
I want to take you to a place where we can eat and drink at the same location.
You can eat good, I know you like it like that
I am aware that you have good taste, and I want to take you somewhere that meets your standards.
Then walk over to the bar,
After we finish eating, we can walk over to the bar and continue to enjoy ourselves.
No it ain't that far
The bar is not a long distance from our table, so we won't have to go very far.
And we can get drunk, you talk shh I talk back
We can have fun and drink to our hearts' content, and we can chat back and forth with each other.
Lets google somewhere that you would prefer
I want to find a restaurant that you will be excited about, so let's do some research.
Do you like Middle Eastern food or Italian
I am trying to get an idea of your preferences by asking if you like certain types of cuisine.
Do you like Japanese, Moroccan, or Soul food
I am offering additional options for you to choose from, to make sure we find a place you will enjoy.
Tell me what you want, baby we'll go together
I am committed to finding a place that meets your preferences and will accompany you to wherever you choose.
Take you where the floors, they rise up, rise up
The location I have in mind has beautiful floors that are designed to add to the ambiance of the establishment.
The drink in your glass, lights up, lights up
The drinks are beautifully presented, and I want you to enjoy the experience of having a well-crafted cocktail.
And the flowers that surround our table, smell good,
I want to take you to a place where every detail is beautiful and I want to make sure you have a pleasant dining experience.
In conjunction with your perfume, smells good
I also recognize how good you smell, and I want to create a sensory experience that complements our surroundings.
We can go to a place off the beach, where the waters next to you
I am offering additional options for places we can go, including a location by the beach where we can see the ocean waves.
And the dolphins be swimming so close, that they could eat your food
Not only will the location be beautiful, but we might see some wildlife up close and personal.
We can go somewhere classy,
I am offering the option for us to go somewhere that is refined and elegant.
Or just keep it hood.
However, if you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, I am also happy to oblige.
Anywhere in the world you'd want to go, baby it's all good.
No matter where you want to go, I'm down for it and I'm happy to go there with you.
Just name a place baby we can go
I am asking you to suggest a place, because my main goal is to make sure you are comfortable and happy.
This ain't no goodbyes, its only hellos, hellos
I want this outing to be an opportunity for us to get to know each other better, and I see it as the start of our friendship or relationship.
Girl with a shot of hypnotic, it takes your body away
I want you to have a good time, and the drinks available at this restaurant are sure to make you feel relaxed and happy.
I'd be your personal chef, I'll feed you till nothings left
I am willing to go above and beyond for you, and if you'd like me to cook for you personally, I am happy to do so.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS STOKES, MARQUES HOUSTON, NOELLE FISHER
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