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
Speechless
Marques Houston Lyrics
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How can be harder when you be hope let
In Marques Houston's song "Speechless," the singer describes his awe towards a woman he deems as a "real woman." Through these lyrics, Houston is able to convey his respect towards the woman's strong character, and her ability to inspire hope in difficult times. In the first line, "Girl you are the definition of a real woman," he praises her authenticity, indicating that she is someone who is genuine and true to herself, and he values that quality in her. In the second line, "How can be harder when you be hope let," Houston acknowledges the woman's ability to inspire and bring hope during tough times, and indicates that he is both amazed and grateful for that quality in her.
Together, these lyrics suggest that the woman in question is someone who is not only authentic and true to herself, but also has the ability to inspire and bring hope to others. While the song doesn't give specific examples of how the woman embodies these qualities, it's clear that Houston has a deep admiration and respect for her, and sees her as someone who is rare and valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you are the definition of a real woman
You embody the qualities of what it means to be a genuine and admirable woman
How can be harder when you be hope let
How can life be difficult when you bring so much positivity and hope to those around you
Contributed by Dylan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@doctorfeline9911
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1st it causes you trauma... & a lot of the time it will happen during a period in your life when there are no trustworthy or understanding adults around to help you deal... cope & eventually heal from things. IT SHATTERS YOU WITH NO HOPE OF HELP IN SIGHT😢
2nd it turns you into its victim😠 and while you're too confused, ashamed and afraid to speak out.... it now ASSAULTS that VULNERABLE & BROKEN part of your personality that got (raped) traumatized.
3rd... AND HERE'S THE KICKER!😲 It twists (wickers or makes wicked) the truth about your personality and starts to convince you that you are gay... it will even give you lustful desires that DO NOT come from you. It now causes you to have an insatiable desire to violently assault (rape) innocent unsuspecting victims that were once like you. Now... that things have developed to this point... THAT'S when you are locked in or held BOUND & CAPTIVE by the unclean spirit😈. IT HAS NOW SUCCEEDED AT TURNING YOU INTO A DUPLICATE OF ITSELF😟. NOW instead of IT👹 molesting and raping little ones...... YOU ARE😨.
NOW!!! WE HAVE COME TO THE POINT THAT I AM TRYING TO MAKE... THE REASON DEVILISH😈 👺SPIRITS😱 AND EVIL👹 EXIST............ IS TO REPLICATE THEMSELVES THROUGH US (UNNOTICED) AND EVENTUALLY TAKE US TO HELL.... The movie" DRAG ME TO HELL".... sort of does a good job at getting this concept through.
DON'T NAME CALL😯.. IT'S IGNORANT..... IT'S ONLY THE 💞LOVE💞 OF JESUS CHRIST THAT CAN
1. SAVE...
2. SET THESE PEOPLE FREE FROM THIS UNSEEN SPIRITUAL ASSAULT...
3. EVENTUALLY EXPOSE & BREAK THE CYCLE OF EVIL!
Don't forget☝ that the Devil's great established deception in this day.. is to convince people that he & his minions DON'T EXIST!
We then, as people created in the image and likeness of an Almighty God, walk around ignorant of our power and rights and there by now further hurt those who are too full of guilt & shame to come foward.
The Word of God says that Jesus Christ💪 was made manifest👣 to DESTROY👊 THE WORKS OF SATAN😖
LASTLY... LOVE💖 IS PATIENT... LOVE IS KIND💋.... IT FORGIVES & DOES NOT RECALL OUR PAST OFFENSES👍
@maureenmukiri7295
i recently discovered Marques and i can't get enough of his songs. This is truly a lovely song.
@keithshowell6688
ABSOLUTELY, one of the most beautifully written and recorded acapella songs of all time!!!
@alyssasuguitan3225
His falsetto is really nice on here I've never heard him hit those notes before
@teefawnzee
So underrated
@MrMireya888
Marques Houston is ridiculously underrated and it makes me so upset. He is incredible!
@laminage
The big problem is that when his Album came out, everyone was into Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines and it got overshadowed. This Song is amazing. I heard that The Girl The Video is Eddie Murphy's Daughter.
@gwotete1804
Mireya Munoz 9
@Klaudia_1106
I sign under this, even after all years.
@syanik6071
That happens when you don't bow to Hollywood! He's a real one!
@angelnyambio5704
LOOOOOVE THIS SONG!!! THE VIDEO felt like a mini-movie, and his vocals were oh wow, oh my gosh, like it was amazing, and he was looking good. This track is pretty great