Melanie Martinez, born April 28, 1995, in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, gained recognition in 2012 as a contestant on season 3 of The Voice, reaching the top 6 under coach Adam Levine after performing songs like Britney Spears's 'Toxic' and The White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army'. She signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut EP Dollhouse in 2014, followed by her first studio album Cry Baby in 2015, which debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and was certified double-platinum by the RIAA. Her second album K-12 arrived in 2019 alongside a self-directed feature film of the same name, debuting at number 3 on the Billboard 200. The 2023 release Portals marked her third studio album, with singles 'Death' and 'Void' charting on the Billboard Hot 100. Martinez's music blends alternative pop with electropop, dark wave, and art pop elements, often exploring themes through her 'Cry Baby' persona. Live, she is known for theatrical performances incorporating elaborate costumes, choreography, and visual storytelling that extend her album concepts.