Marques Houston
Encyclopedia
Marques Barrett Houston (born August 4, 1981) is an American
R&B
singer, songwriter
, rapper, and actor
. A member of the R&B singing group Immature/IMx
until 2002, he went solo in 2003. He is also the cousin of J-Boog
, former member of the R&B/Hip-Hop group B2K
.
to Michael and Carolyn, Houston lost his mother to lymphoma
in 1997. This affected him deeply: he wrote songs about his mother's battle with the disease and her eventual death, including the song "All Alone" on Immature's album The Journey
.
. The group included Jerome "Romeo" Jones
and Don "Half Pint" Santos (later replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee), with Chris Stokes acting as their manager. At this period Houston went by the nickname "Batman". The group released four albums under the name Immature.
In 1999, the group underwent a name change but continued on to release two albums under the name IMx: Introducing IMx
(1999) and IMx
(2001). The group also branched out into film (such as House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute
) and television (such as A Different World) before disbanding in 2002.
", "Clubbin'
" (featuring Joe Budden
), "Pop That Booty
" (featuring Jermaine Dupri
) and "Because of You
".
In the United States charts
, MH peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200
and peaked at number 5 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
, on May 24, 2005. The album featured the singles "All Because of You
" (featuring Young Rome
), "Naked
" and "Sex Wit You
".
In the United States
, Naked peaked at number 13 on the Billboard and peaked at number 5 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
, on March 20, 2007. The album featured the singles "Like This" (featuring Yung Joc
), "Favorite Girl", "Circle
" and "Wonderful
".
In the United States, Veteran debuted (and peaked) at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and debuted at number 1 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, marking this release as Houston's first number-one solo album.
, which contained the singles "Kickin' & Screamin'
and "Pullin' on Her Hair". A video for a third, "Ghetto Angel" premiered in 2011. Houston announced on 106 & Park
that IMx
planned to record another group album together for 2011.
). Houston made guest appearances on Jones' album Food for Thought
(2004) on songs entitled "Sexapade" and "What Cha Doin' Tonight" while Jones made a guest appearance on Houston's album Naked on the song entitled "All Because of You". The two also collaborated on "For Your Love", a song from an unreleased album by Young Rome.
Houston made guest appearances on fellow TUG Entertainment
artist Mila J's single "Good Lookin' Out" and Yung Joc
's single "1st Time"; he made appearances in both music videos.
Houston featured on 50 Cent
's remix to the hit single "Candy Shop", which also featured Dame Four
.
(1992) in which he was the voice of Khalil, the leader and oldest child of the titular "Bébé's Kids".
Houston later appeared in House Party 3
(1994), where he played a fictional version of himself along with fellow Immature bandmates Jerome "Romeo" Jones
and Don "Half Pint" Santos. In the film, they portrayed Kid's trouble-making younger cousins who aspire to become musicians.
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 identical twin sisters Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell (Tia
and Tamera Mowry
). Marques played the role for five of the show's six seasons. The show wrote his character out of the script during the fifth season, but he made a guest appearance in the series finale.
In 1997, he had a brief cameo in the movie "Good Burger
", a spin off from a sketch on the Nickelodeon show "All That
" starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. He played Jake, Kenan's friend.
Houston and his IMx (formerly Immature) band members made an appearance in Destiny's Child
music video for the single "No, No, No Part 1" off their 1998 album The Writing's on the Wall
. Houston was rumored to be dating lead singer Beyoncé Knowles
at the time.
In 1999, shortly after Houston's run on the Sister, Sister
program, Marques had a brief cameo in Destiny Child's video rendition of the The Writing's on the Wall
single Jumpin', Jumpin' directed by Joseph Kahn
.
He also played the character Elgin Barrett Eugene Smith III in the 2004 film You Got Served
. Following You Got Served, in both live-action and voiceover, he portrayed Dumb Donald in the film adaptation
of Fat Albert
, based on Bill Cosby
's popular cartoon series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
.
In 2005 Houston starred in his own television series, Cuts
, which was a spin-off of One on One
. Despite good ratings, the show only lasted one season due to UPN merging with The WB to become The CW which caused Cuts along with many other UPN shows to get cancelled.
In 2007 Houston starred in the horror film Somebody Help Me
. He then starred in the sequel, Somebody Help Me 2
in 2010.
), kissing and holding hands. It was said in some reports that the pictures were old and that Houston and Chilombo were already broken up. Chilombo is the sister of singer Jhené Aiko and cousin of B2K
band member Lil Fizz.
Also in 2007, blogs began reporting that Houston was engaged to "My Wife and Kids
" actress Jennifer Freeman
. The two starred together in the 2004 film "You Got Served". This report was never confirmed or denied by Houston or Freeman.
In March 2010, Houston's friend and B2K member Omarion
, posted pictures on the social website Twitter
, of Houston and his girlfriend Marlina or Marlena, celebrating their two year anniversary.
People of the United States
The people of the United States, also known as simply Americans or American people, are the inhabitants or citizens of the United States. The United States is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds...
R&B
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
singer, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, rapper, and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. A member of the R&B singing group Immature/IMx
IMx
IMx , are an American R&B group, managed by record producer Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques "Batman" Houston , Jerome "Romeo" Jones , and Kelton "LDB" Kessee , all natives of Los Angeles, California, where the group was formed...
until 2002, he went solo in 2003. He is also the cousin of J-Boog
J-Boog
Jarell Damonte Houston , better known as J-Boog, is an American R&B singer, rapper, and actor. His stage name came from his grandmother calling him "Boogie" because of his love of dancing, and the J is simply the initial of his first name. He is a former member of R&B group B2K...
, former member of the R&B/Hip-Hop group B2K
B2K
B2K was an American R&B music group. The group met in 1998, established in 2001, and managed by music producer Chris Stokes with Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion as members. The group disbanded in 2004 due to internal disagreements.-2001-2002: B2K:...
.
Early life
Born in Inglewood, CaliforniaInglewood, California
Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, southwest of downtown Los Angeles. It was incorporated on February 14, 1908. Its population stood at 109,673 as of the 2010 Census...
to Michael and Carolyn, Houston lost his mother to lymphoma
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer in the lymphatic cells of the immune system. Typically, lymphomas present as a solid tumor of lymphoid cells. Treatment might involve chemotherapy and in some cases radiotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation, and can be curable depending on the histology, type, and stage...
in 1997. This affected him deeply: he wrote songs about his mother's battle with the disease and her eventual death, including the song "All Alone" on Immature's album The Journey
The Journey (Immature album)
The Journey is the fourth album by R&B boy band Immature, released on September 23, 1997 on MCA Records. It peaked at #92 on the The Billboard 200 chart and at #20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart...
.
Early career and IMx
Houston became a founding member of the R&B group Immature, known from 1999 as IMxIMx
IMx , are an American R&B group, managed by record producer Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques "Batman" Houston , Jerome "Romeo" Jones , and Kelton "LDB" Kessee , all natives of Los Angeles, California, where the group was formed...
. The group included Jerome "Romeo" Jones
Young Rome
Jerome Isaac Jones , better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He is a former member of R&B singing group Immature/IMx and released his solo debut album, Food for Thought, in 2004....
and Don "Half Pint" Santos (later replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee), with Chris Stokes acting as their manager. At this period Houston went by the nickname "Batman". The group released four albums under the name Immature.
In 1999, the group underwent a name change but continued on to release two albums under the name IMx: Introducing IMx
Introducing IMx
Introducing IMx is the fifth album by IMx, formerly known as Immature, released on October 26, 1999, on MCA Records. It peaked at #101 on the Billboard 200 album chart and #31 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album featured the hit single, "Stay the Night", which peaked at No...
(1999) and IMx
IMx (album)
IMx is the sixth and final album by American band IMx, it was released on July 3, 2001 on MCA Records. It peaked at #126 on the The Billboard 200 chart and at #26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. -Track listing:#"Hate The Playa"#"First Time"...
(2001). The group also branched out into film (such as House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute is a 2001 comedy film. It is the fourth installment in the House Party film series. It stars IMx, and is the only film in the series to not star Kid 'n Play...
) and television (such as A Different World) before disbanding in 2002.
Solo career
In 2003, Houston began pursuing a solo career. Houston has since released five solo albums.MH (2003-2004)
Using his birth name, Marques Houston, he released his debut album, MH, on October 21, 2003. The album featured the singles "That GirlThat Girl (Marques Houston song)
"That Girl" is the debut single from R&B singer Marques Houston and the first taken from his debut album, MH in the U.S.. In the UK, however, "Clubbin'" was the first single from the album there....
", "Clubbin'
Clubbin'
"Clubbin" is the second single from Marques Houston's debut album, MH in the U.S. and his debut single in the UK. The song features Joe Budden and is the second track on the album. The "Clubbin'" remix was also featured and once again Joe Budden performed on the track, alongside R. Kelly, credited...
" (featuring Joe Budden
Joe Budden
-Early life:Budden was born in Spanish Harlem, but lived in Queens until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He is one of five boys...
), "Pop That Booty
Pop That Booty
"Pop That Booty" is the third US and second UK single from Marques Houston's debut album, MH. The video and single features a guest appearance from Jermaine Dupri. It is the third track on MH album....
" (featuring Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
) and "Because of You
Because of You (Marques Houston song)
"Because of You" is the fourth and final United States and third and final United Kingdom single from Marques Houston's debut album, MH.-Performance:...
".
In the United States charts
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
, MH peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and peaked at number 5 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Naked (2005)
Houston released his second solo album, NakedNaked (Marques Houston album)
Naked is the second studio album of American R&B artist, Marques Houston, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was released in the U.S. on May 24, 2005 and is available as a clean version and a parental advisory version...
, on May 24, 2005. The album featured the singles "All Because of You
All Because of You (Marques Houston song)
"All Because of You" is the first single by Marques Houston taken from his second album, Naked. It follows his previous single, the similarly named "Because of You" from his first album....
" (featuring Young Rome
Young Rome
Jerome Isaac Jones , better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He is a former member of R&B singing group Immature/IMx and released his solo debut album, Food for Thought, in 2004....
), "Naked
Naked (Marques Houston song)
"Naked" is the title track and second single from Marques Houston's second album, Naked. It's the fifth track on the album. The remix for "Naked" features Mike Jones....
" and "Sex Wit You
Sex Wit You
"Sex wit You" is the third single by Marques Houston's second album, Naked. It's the second track on the album. There was also a second, cleaned-up version called "Lovin You" released on MTV and BET....
".
In the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Naked peaked at number 13 on the Billboard and peaked at number 5 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Veteran (2006-2007)
Houston released his third solo album, VeteranVeteran (album)
Veteran is the third studio album of American R&B artist Marques Houston, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was released in the U.S. on March 20, 2007 and is available as a standard version, as well as a Circuit City Exclusive version and a Target Exclusive version...
, on March 20, 2007. The album featured the singles "Like This" (featuring Yung Joc
Yung Joc
YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...
), "Favorite Girl", "Circle
Circle (Marques Houston song)
"Circle" is the third single from Marques Houston's third album Veteran. It reached #78 on the Billboard Hot 100.-External links:*...
" and "Wonderful
Wonderful (Marques Houston song)
"Wonderful" is the fourth single by Marques Houston's third studio album, Veteran. It's the sixth track on the album. It was premiered on BET Access Grant & Yahoo! Music on July 18, 2007. It peaked at #46 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs. This song was produced by Stereotypes....
".
In the United States, Veteran debuted (and peaked) at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and debuted at number 1 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, marking this release as Houston's first number-one solo album.
Mr. Houston (2009)
Houston released his fourth solo album, Mr. Houston on September 29, 2009. It featured the singles, "I Love Her" and "Sunset". Videos for the album tracks "Body" and "Date" were released online in 2008. "How I Do" and "Case of You" received video premieres in 2009, followed by a video for "Tonight" in 2010.Mattress Music and IMx reunion (2010–present)
On September 14, 2010, Houston released his fifth studio album, Mattress MusicMattress Music
- Track listing :...
, which contained the singles "Kickin' & Screamin'
Kickin' & Screamin'
"Kickin' & Screamin" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Marques Houston. It is the first single from Houston's fifth studio album Mattress Music.-Music video:A music video for the single has been shot, but no release date has been stated....
and "Pullin' on Her Hair". A video for a third, "Ghetto Angel" premiered in 2011. Houston announced on 106 & Park
106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
that IMx
IMx
IMx , are an American R&B group, managed by record producer Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques "Batman" Houston , Jerome "Romeo" Jones , and Kelton "LDB" Kessee , all natives of Los Angeles, California, where the group was formed...
planned to record another group album together for 2011.
Other music work
Houston continues to work with former bandmate Jerome "Romeo" Jones ( known as Young RomeYoung Rome
Jerome Isaac Jones , better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He is a former member of R&B singing group Immature/IMx and released his solo debut album, Food for Thought, in 2004....
). Houston made guest appearances on Jones' album Food for Thought
Food for Thought (Young Rome album)
Food for Thought is the debut album of American hip hop artist Young Rome, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was released in the U.S. on June 22, 2004 and is available as a clean version and a parental advisory version.-History:...
(2004) on songs entitled "Sexapade" and "What Cha Doin' Tonight" while Jones made a guest appearance on Houston's album Naked on the song entitled "All Because of You". The two also collaborated on "For Your Love", a song from an unreleased album by Young Rome.
Houston made guest appearances on fellow TUG Entertainment
The Ultimate Group
TUG Entertainment , is a record label that is home to such artists as Omarion, Marques Houston, Mila J, O'Ryan, 2 Much and NLT.TUG CEO Chris Stokes is responsible for many films involving TUG roster members e.g...
artist Mila J's single "Good Lookin' Out" and Yung Joc
Yung Joc
YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...
's single "1st Time"; he made appearances in both music videos.
Houston featured on 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
's remix to the hit single "Candy Shop", which also featured Dame Four
Dame Four
Dame Four was an R&B/Hip-Hop quartet consisting of Jamila "Mila J" Chilombo, Tomasina Parrot, Tennille Mathis, & Mercedes Nelson....
.
Acting career
Houston made his acting debut in the animated comedy film Bébé's KidsBebe's Kids
Bébé's Kids is a 1992 animated comedy film produced by the Reginald Hudlin and Hyperion Pictures, directed by Bruce W...
(1992) in which he was the voice of Khalil, the leader and oldest child of the titular "Bébé's Kids".
Houston later appeared in House Party 3
House Party 3
House Party 3 is a 1994 comedy film, starring Kid 'n Play and Bernie Mac. It is the third and intended final installment of the House Party film series, and the last film in the series to feature Kid 'n Play. This was to be the last film in the franchise, making it a trilogy but 7 years later, a...
(1994), where he played a fictional version of himself along with fellow Immature bandmates Jerome "Romeo" Jones
Young Rome
Jerome Isaac Jones , better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He is a former member of R&B singing group Immature/IMx and released his solo debut album, Food for Thought, in 2004....
and Don "Half Pint" Santos. In the film, they portrayed Kid's trouble-making younger cousins who aspire to become musicians.
Houston's breakthrough role came when he won the part of Roger Evans in the television comedy show Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister (TV series)
Sister, Sister is an American television sitcom about identical twin girls Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell , who were separated and adopted at birth, when one day they come face-to-face after 14 years apart....
, playing the next-door neighbor of identical twin sisters Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell (Tia
Tia Mowry
Tia Dashon Mowry-Hardrict is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tia Landry on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
and Tamera Mowry
Tamera Mowry
Tamera Darvette Mowry-Housley is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tamera Campbell on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
). Marques played the role for five of the show's six seasons. The show wrote his character out of the script during the fifth season, but he made a guest appearance in the series finale.
In 1997, he had a brief cameo in the movie "Good Burger
Good Burger
Good Burger is a 1997 American comedy film by Tollin/Robbins Productions and Nickelodeon Movies, released by Paramount Pictures, directed by Brian Robbins, and starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell...
", a spin off from a sketch on the Nickelodeon show "All That
All That
All That is an American live-action, sketch comedy-variety show that aired on the Nickelodeon cable television network featuring short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests. The theme song for All That was performed by TLC...
" starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. He played Jake, Kenan's friend.
Houston and his IMx (formerly Immature) band members made an appearance in Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
music video for the single "No, No, No Part 1" off their 1998 album The Writing's on the Wall
The Writing's on the Wall
-Credits and personnel:*Bill Ortiz – trumpet*Daryl Simmons – drum programming, keyboard programming*D'Wayne Wiggins – guitar, producer*Rodney Jerkins – producer*Claudine Pontier – assistant engineer*James Hoover – engineer...
. Houston was rumored to be dating lead singer Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
at the time.
In 1999, shortly after Houston's run on the Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister (TV series)
Sister, Sister is an American television sitcom about identical twin girls Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell , who were separated and adopted at birth, when one day they come face-to-face after 14 years apart....
program, Marques had a brief cameo in Destiny Child's video rendition of the The Writing's on the Wall
The Writing's on the Wall
-Credits and personnel:*Bill Ortiz – trumpet*Daryl Simmons – drum programming, keyboard programming*D'Wayne Wiggins – guitar, producer*Rodney Jerkins – producer*Claudine Pontier – assistant engineer*James Hoover – engineer...
single Jumpin', Jumpin' directed by Joseph Kahn
Joseph Kahn
Joseph Kahn is an American music video, advertising, and feature film director.-Early life:Kahn was born in Jersey Village, Texas, a suburb of Houston. He is of Korean ancestry. He spent part of his childhood growing up in Livorno, Italy until his family moved to Texas...
.
He also played the character Elgin Barrett Eugene Smith III in the 2004 film You Got Served
You Got Served
You Got Served is a film written and directed by Chris Stokes, manager of its stars, recording artist Omarion, Marques Houston and the members of boy band B2K. The plot concerns a group of dancers, who take part in a street dancing competition...
. Following You Got Served, in both live-action and voiceover, he portrayed Dumb Donald in the film adaptation
Film adaptation
Film adaptation is the transfer of a written work to a feature film. It is a type of derivative work.A common form of film adaptation is the use of a novel as the basis of a feature film, but film adaptation includes the use of non-fiction , autobiography, comic book, scripture, plays, and even...
of Fat Albert
Fat Albert (film)
Fat Albert is a 2004 live-action/animated film based on the Filmation animated series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. The movie was produced by Davis Entertainment for 20th Century Fox, and stars Kenan Thompson as the title character....
, based on Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a starring role in the 1960s action show, I Spy. He later starred in his own series, the...
's popular cartoon series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created, produced, and hosted by comedian Bill Cosby, who also lent his voice to a number of characters, including Fat Albert himself. Filmation was the production company for the series. The show premiered in 1972 and ran until 1985...
.
In 2005 Houston starred in his own television series, Cuts
Cuts
Cuts is an American sitcom that aired on the UPN network from February 14, 2005, to May 11, 2006, and is a spin-off of another UPN series, One on One...
, which was a spin-off of One on One
One on One (TV series)
One on One is an American sitcom that aired on the now-defunct UPN from its September 3, 2001 premiere until May 15, 2006. The series stars Flex Alexander as a single sportscaster, who becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his teenage daughter...
. Despite good ratings, the show only lasted one season due to UPN merging with The WB to become The CW which caused Cuts along with many other UPN shows to get cancelled.
In 2007 Houston starred in the horror film Somebody Help Me
Somebody Help Me (film)
Somebody Help Me is a 2007 horror film starring Marques Houston and Omarion, written and directed by their music producer, Chris Stokes who has also worked on You Got Served and House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute....
. He then starred in the sequel, Somebody Help Me 2
Somebody Help Me 2
Somebody Help Me 2 is a 2010 horror film starring Marques Houston and Omarion, and is written and directed by their music producer, Chris Stokes. As the sequel, it follows up the events of the first 2007 film, Somebody Help Me...
in 2010.
Personal Life
In 2007, pictures began surfacing of Houston and his T.U.G labelmate, singer Jamila "Mila J" Chilombo (formerly of the R&B groups Gyrl and Dame FourDame Four
Dame Four was an R&B/Hip-Hop quartet consisting of Jamila "Mila J" Chilombo, Tomasina Parrot, Tennille Mathis, & Mercedes Nelson....
), kissing and holding hands. It was said in some reports that the pictures were old and that Houston and Chilombo were already broken up. Chilombo is the sister of singer Jhené Aiko and cousin of B2K
B2K
B2K was an American R&B music group. The group met in 1998, established in 2001, and managed by music producer Chris Stokes with Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion as members. The group disbanded in 2004 due to internal disagreements.-2001-2002: B2K:...
band member Lil Fizz.
Also in 2007, blogs began reporting that Houston was engaged to "My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids is an American television family sitcom that ran on ABC from March 28, 2001 until May 17, 2005. Produced by Touchstone Television , it starred Damon Wayans and Tisha Campbell-Martin, and centers on the character of Michael Kyle, a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who rules...
" actress Jennifer Freeman
Jennifer Freeman
Jennifer Nicole Freeman is an American actress, often credited as Jennifer N. Freeman. She was born in Los Angeles, California.-Career:...
. The two starred together in the 2004 film "You Got Served". This report was never confirmed or denied by Houston or Freeman.
In March 2010, Houston's friend and B2K member Omarion
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities...
, posted pictures on the social website Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
, of Houston and his girlfriend Marlina or Marlena, celebrating their two year anniversary.
Discography
Studio albums- MHMH (Marques Houston album)MH is the debut solo album of American R&B artist Marques Houston, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was first released in the U.S. on October 21, 2003 and was then re-released in Japan April 13, 2004 with a bonus track...
(2003) - NakedNaked (Marques Houston album)Naked is the second studio album of American R&B artist, Marques Houston, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was released in the U.S. on May 24, 2005 and is available as a clean version and a parental advisory version...
(2005) - VeteranVeteran (album)Veteran is the third studio album of American R&B artist Marques Houston, a former member of the R&B group Immature/IMx. The album was released in the U.S. on March 20, 2007 and is available as a standard version, as well as a Circuit City Exclusive version and a Target Exclusive version...
(2007) - Mr. Houston (2009)
- Mattress MusicMattress Music- Track listing :...
(2010)
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | A Different World | Eli Black |
| 1996 | Family Matters Family Matters (TV series) Family Matters is an American sitcom about a middle-class African-American family living in Chicago, Illinois, which ran on national television for nine full seasons. The series was a spin-off of Perfect Strangers, but revolves around the Winslow family... |
Himself |
| The Parent 'Hood The Parent 'Hood The Parent 'Hood is an American sitcom that aired on The WB airing from January 18, 1995 to July 25, 1999. The series starred Robert Townsend and Suzzanne Douglas.... |
Himself | |
| 1994–1999 | Sister, Sister Sister, Sister (TV series) Sister, Sister is an American television sitcom about identical twin girls Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell , who were separated and adopted at birth, when one day they come face-to-face after 14 years apart.... |
Roger Evans |
| 2003 | Rock Me, Baby Rock Me Baby Rock Me Baby is an American television series set in Denver, Colorado. It is a comedy / drama that debuted on September 15, 2003 on UPN. Rock Me Baby stars actor and comedian Dan Cortese as Jimmy Cox, co-host of a popular Denver radio show with his best friend, Carl, played by Carl Anthony Payne II... |
Himself |
| 2004 & 2006 | One on One One on One (TV series) One on One is an American sitcom that aired on the now-defunct UPN from its September 3, 2001 premiere until May 15, 2006. The series stars Flex Alexander as a single sportscaster, who becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his teenage daughter... |
Kevin Barnes |
| 2005–2006 | Cuts Cuts Cuts is an American sitcom that aired on the UPN network from February 14, 2005, to May 11, 2006, and is a spin-off of another UPN series, One on One... |
Kevin Barnes |
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 1992 | Bébé's Kids Bebe's Kids Bébé's Kids is a 1992 animated comedy film produced by the Reginald Hudlin and Hyperion Pictures, directed by Bruce W... |
Khalil (voice) |
| 1994 | House Party 3 House Party 3 House Party 3 is a 1994 comedy film, starring Kid 'n Play and Bernie Mac. It is the third and intended final installment of the House Party film series, and the last film in the series to feature Kid 'n Play. This was to be the last film in the franchise, making it a trilogy but 7 years later, a... |
Marcus James |
| 1997 | Good Burger Good Burger Good Burger is a 1997 American comedy film by Tollin/Robbins Productions and Nickelodeon Movies, released by Paramount Pictures, directed by Brian Robbins, and starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell... |
Jake |
| 2001 | House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute is a 2001 comedy film. It is the fourth installment in the House Party film series. It stars IMx, and is the only film in the series to not star Kid 'n Play... |
Jon Jon |
| 2004 | You Got Served You Got Served You Got Served is a film written and directed by Chris Stokes, manager of its stars, recording artist Omarion, Marques Houston and the members of boy band B2K. The plot concerns a group of dancers, who take part in a street dancing competition... |
Elgin |
| Fat Albert Fat Albert (film) Fat Albert is a 2004 live-action/animated film based on the Filmation animated series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. The movie was produced by Davis Entertainment for 20th Century Fox, and stars Kenan Thompson as the title character.... |
Dumb Donald (both, live-action and voice) | |
| 2007 | Somebody Help Me Somebody Help Me (film) Somebody Help Me is a 2007 horror film starring Marques Houston and Omarion, written and directed by their music producer, Chris Stokes who has also worked on You Got Served and House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute.... |
Brendan Young |
| 2010 | Boogie Town | Micah |
| Somebody Help Me 2 Somebody Help Me 2 Somebody Help Me 2 is a 2010 horror film starring Marques Houston and Omarion, and is written and directed by their music producer, Chris Stokes. As the sequel, it follows up the events of the first 2007 film, Somebody Help Me... |
Brendan Young |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film/TV show | Result |
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| 1995 | Young Artist Award Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... s |
Best Youth Comedian in a TV Show | Sister, Sister Sister, Sister (TV series) Sister, Sister is an American television sitcom about identical twin girls Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell , who were separated and adopted at birth, when one day they come face-to-face after 14 years apart.... |
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| 2004 | MTV Movie Awards MTV Movie Awards The MTV Movie Awards is a film awards show presented annually on MTV . It also contains movie parodies that used official movie footage with hosts and other celebrities and music performances. The nominees are decided by producers and executives at MTV. Winners are decided online by the general... |
Best Dance Sequence (shared with Omarion Grandberry Omarion Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities... ) |
You Got Served You Got Served You Got Served is a film written and directed by Chris Stokes, manager of its stars, recording artist Omarion, Marques Houston and the members of boy band B2K. The plot concerns a group of dancers, who take part in a street dancing competition... |
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| 2005 | Teen Choice Awards Teen Choice Awards The Teen Choice Awards, are an annual awards show that air on the Fox cable channel, that honor the year's biggest biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, voted by teen viewers aged 14 through 17. Winners receive an authentic full size surfboard designed with... |
Choice TV Actor - Comedy | Cuts Cuts Cuts is an American sitcom that aired on the UPN network from February 14, 2005, to May 11, 2006, and is a spin-off of another UPN series, One on One... |