Jerome Isaac Jones (born October 25, 1981), known professionally as Romeo and Young Rome, is an American rapper and singer. He is a member of R&B group Immature/IMx. Jones released his solo debut album Food for Thought in 2004.
Career
Jones is a founding member of R&B group Immature/IMx, which included Marques "Batman" Houston and Kelton "LDB" Kessee and was managed by Chris Stokes. The group released four albums under the name Immature: On Our Worst Behavior (1992), Playtyme Is Over (1994), We Got It (1995) and The Journey (1997). Jones' nickname at this time was "Romeo". In 1999, the group underwent a name change and released two albums under the name IMx: Introducing IMx (1999) and IMx (2001). The group also branched out into film (House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute) and television (A Different World) before disbanding in 2002.
In 2004, Jones began pursuing a solo career. Under the name Young Rome, he released his debut album titled Food for Thought on June 22. The album featured the singles "After Party" (featuring former B2K member Omarion) and "Freaky" (featuring rapper Guerilla Black).
Eye condition Throughout most of his career with Immature/IMX, Jones wore an eye patch over his right eye, leading to speculation that Jones had an eye condition. However, Jones later clarified the situation in a verse from his song "Look Down On Me", featured on his debut album Food For Thought:
Jones has stated that he was hit in the eye with a book.
In Brandy's 2026 autobiography, Phases, she stated she only threw the book as another group member had sexually assaulted her.
Discography Albums YearAlbums 2004 Food for Thought 2006 Round 1
Singles YearTitleAlbum 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
Filmography
Television YearTitleRole 1993 A Different World Crayton Adams 1996 Family Matters Himself 1996 The Parent 'Hood Himself 1997 Sister, Sister Himself
Film YearFilmRole 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
References
External links
Official Myspace