Melanie Martinez is an American singer-songwriter known for dark, theatrical alt-pop built around her alter ego Cry Baby. She rose to fame on season 3 of The Voice, broke through with the double-platinum single “Dollhouse”, and released the albums Cry Baby, K-12 (with an accompanying film) and Portals. In 2024 she headlined Lollapalooza in Chicago.
Melanie Martinez quick facts
| Full name | Melanie Adele Martinez |
| Date of birth | 28 April 1995 |
| Birthplace | Astoria, Queens, New York, US |
| Hometown | Baldwin, New York |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, director |
| Label | Atlantic Records |
| Albums | Cry Baby, K-12, Portals |
Early life
Melanie Adele Martinez was born on 28 April 1995 in Astoria, Queens, to Puerto Rican and Dominican parents and grew up in Baldwin, Long Island, where she taught herself guitar.
Career
- 2012 Competes on The Voice season 3
- 2014 Debut single “Dollhouse”
- 2015 Cry Baby debuts at No. 6 on the Billboard 200
- 2019 Releases K-12 and directs its film
- 2023 Releases Portals
- 2024 Headlines Lollapalooza
Cry Baby
Her concept-driven albums follow the character Cry Baby through childhood, school and rebirth, with Martinez directing many of her own videos.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Melanie Martinez?
She was born on 28 April 1995, so she is 31 years old in 2026.
Was Melanie Martinez on The Voice?
Yes, season 3 in 2012.
What are Melanie Martinez’s albums?
Cry Baby, K-12 and Portals.
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