Melanie Martinez

Also known as Melanie Adele Martinez Vargas

American singer-songwriter

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Melanie Adele Martínez is an American singer, guitarist, film director, and composer. Born in Astoria, Queens, New York, she began her work period in 2000. Her musical genres include emo pop, EDM trap music, indie pop, electronica, alternative pop, and art pop. She records for Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group, utilizing her mezzo-soprano voice and guitar.

Her notable works include the albums Cry Baby, K-12, and Portals. Martínez writes in English and Spanish and speaks American English. She is identified as female and bisexual. Her discography is categorized under pop and indie tags by various music databases.

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Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Melanie Adele Martinez is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, she subsequently rose to prominence in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show The Voice. Following the show, she released her debut single titled "Dollhouse". Signing to Atlantic Records, she released her debut EP, also named Dollhouse.…

Known for

HADES: The Listening Chamber — Circle2026
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023 — Self2023
Can't Wait Till I'm Out of K-12 - The Global Streaming Concert Event — Self2020
K-12 — Cry Baby2019
Extra Credit — Self2019
The Voice — Self2011
Jimmy Kimmel Live! — Self - Musical Guest2003
American Music Awards — Self - Presenter1974
HADES — Circle

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Type: Person
Gender: Female
Origin: United States
Active from: 1995

2010s2020salternativealternative popart popcreepy pop

Discography

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Team Adam2012–2012

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners: 2,350,486
Total plays: 262,602,036

Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Adele
Family name: Martínez
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Astoria
Occupation: photographer
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: American English
Notable work: K-12
Field of work: popular music
Genre: rhythm and blues
Instrument: guitar
Record label: Warner Music Group
Discography: Melanie Martinez discography
Official website: www.melaniemartinezmusic.com
Voice type: mezzo-soprano

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date of birth: 1995-04-28
Commons category: Melanie Martinez
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start of work period: 2000-00-00
sexual orientation: bisexuality
social media followers: 15900000
writing language: Spanish
birth name: Melanie Adele Martinez
name in native language: Melanie Adele Martinez
hashtag: melaniemartinez

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Encyclopedic overview

Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, Martinez rose to fame in 2012 after appearing on season 3 of the American television talent show The Voice. Following the show, she was signed to Atlantic Records and released her debut single "Dollhouse", followed by her debut extended play of the same name (2014).

Martinez later released her debut studio album, Cry Baby (2015), which went on to be certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album amassed numerous commercially successful singles including "Pity Party", "Soap" and "Mrs. Potato Head". She has since released three follow-up albums: K–12 (2019), Portals (2023), and Hades (2026).

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