- Born: August 04, 1981 in Los Angeles, CA
- Years Active: 1992-2007
- Genre: R & B
- Influenced by: Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men
- Followed By: NLT
- Similar Artists: J.C. Crew, Usher, Big Boy, Ray J, Lil Rob, Jagged Edge, Cash Money Clic, Ultra, Rascalz, C-Note, J.T. Money, Stigma, Sammie, Omarion, One Chance, Pretty Ricky
A member of Immature/IMx, Marques "Batman" Houston debuted as a solo artist in 2003 with MH (Interscope). Since joining Immature as a young adolescent in the early '90s, Houston has crossed over into television as a recurring cast member of Sister Sister, and he has taken on production duties with some of his IMx mates (as Platinum Status) for B2K and Destiny's Child. Along with producing some of his own material on MH, he enlisted the services of Kowan "Q" Paul, Kenny Whitehead, and Platinum Status member Troy Taylor. Naked followed in April of 2005. During the interim, he appeared in Fat Albert, continued songwriting and production work (Omarion, N2U, O'Ryan, Young Rome), and popped up on a mix of 50 Cent's "Candy Shop." Veteran, released in 2007, marked Houston's 15th year in the music business. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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