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Jerome Jones, born on October 25, 1981, is a talented American rapper and singer. You might know him better by his stage names, Romeo or Young Rome. He is also a member of the R&B music group called Immature, which later changed its name to IMx. In 2004, Jerome released his first solo album, Food for Thought.
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Jerome Jones's Music Career
Jerome Jones was one of the first members of the R&B group Immature. Other members included Marques "Batman" Houston and Kelton "LDB" Kessee. Their manager was Chris Stokes.
The group released four albums under the name Immature:
- On Our Worst Behavior (1992)
- Playtyme Is Over (1994)
- We Got It (1995)
- The Journey (1997)
During this time, Jerome was known by his nickname "Romeo".
From Immature to IMx
In 1999, the group changed its name to IMx. They released two more albums:
- Introducing IMx (1999)
- IMx (2001)
Besides music, the group also appeared in movies like House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute and TV shows such as A Different World. The group stopped making music together in 2002.
Solo Music Journey
In 2004, Jerome Jones started his own music career as a solo artist. He used the name Young Rome for his solo work. His first solo album, Food for Thought, came out on June 22, 2004.
This album included popular songs like "After Party," which featured B2K member Omarion. Another song, "Freaky," featured rapper Guerilla Black.
Jerome Jones's Eye Condition
For many years, while he was with Immature/IMx, Jerome Jones wore an eye patch over his right eye. This made many people wonder if he had an eye problem.
Later, Jerome explained what happened in a song called "Look Down On Me" from his album Food For Thought. He shared that he was accidentally hit in the eye with a book. This caused a serious injury called a detached retina, and his eye lens came out. He needed three eye surgeries to fix it.
Music Releases by Jerome Jones
Albums
| Year | Albums |
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| 2004 | Food for Thought |
| 2006 | Round 1 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2004 | "After Party" (featuring Omarion) & Marques Houston | Food for Thought |
| 2004 | "Freaky" (featuring Guerilla Black) | |
| 2005 | "For Your Love" (featuring Marques Houston) | Round 1 |
| 2006 | "Silly of Me" (featuring Needa S.) | |
| 2009 | "Love You More" (featuring Omarion) | TBA |
Jerome Jones in Movies and TV
Jerome Jones has also acted in several TV shows and movies.
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1993 | A Different World | Crayton Adams |
| 1996 | Family Matters | Himself |
| 1996 | The Parent 'Hood | Himself |
| 1997 | Sister, Sister | Himself |
Film Appearances
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 1994 | House Party 3 | Jerome |
| 2001 | House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute | Mark |
| 2004 | You Got Served | Sonny |
| 2007 | Feel the Noise | Himself |
