Melanie Martinez is an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition in 2012 after participating in The Voice. Following her appearance on the show, she signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut single "Dollhouse", which was followed by her debut EP of the same name in 2014. She is known for her distinctive visual and musical style.
April 28, 1995: Melanie Martinez's Birth
Melanie Adele Martinez was born on April 28, 1995, in Astoria, Queens, New York. She would later become a singer and songwriter.
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1996: Inspiration from 101 Dalmatians
At age sixteen, after watching 101 Dalmatians (1996), Melanie Martinez dyed half of her hair blonde, inspired by Cruella de Vil.
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2012: Rising to Fame on The Voice
In 2012, Melanie Martinez rose to fame after appearing on season 3 of the American television talent show 'The Voice'.
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2012: MSG Varsity Talent Show
In 2012, during her junior year of high school, Melanie Martinez participated in the MSG Varsity Talent Show, a televised talent competition, where she was eliminated in the second round.
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2013: Working on Original Material
In 2013, Melanie Martinez began working independently on original material.
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February 9, 2014: Release of Dollhouse Single
On February 9, 2014, Melanie Martinez released her debut single, "Dollhouse".
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April 7, 2014: Signing with Atlantic Records
On April 7, 2014, Melanie Martinez signed to Atlantic Records.
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May 19, 2014: Dollhouse EP Release
On May 19, 2014, Melanie Martinez released her debut EP, Dollhouse.
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June 2014: Start of the Dollhouse Tour
In June 2014, Melanie Martinez began the Dollhouse Tour to promote her EP.
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2014: Signing with Atlantic Records and Debut EP
In 2014, Melanie Martinez signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut single "Dollhouse", followed by her debut extended play of the same name.
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March 2015: End of the Dollhouse Tour
In March 2015, Melanie Martinez concluded the Dollhouse Tour.
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June 1, 2015: Release of Pity Party
On June 1, 2015, Melanie Martinez released the single "Pity Party".
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August 14, 2015: Release of Cry Baby Album
On August 14, 2015, Melanie Martinez's debut album, Cry Baby, was released.
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August 17, 2015: Lime Crime Collaboration: Cry Baby Lipstick
On August 17, 2015, Melanie Martinez collaborated with Lime Crime, Inc. to release the blue "Cry Baby" lipstick.
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December 2015: Initial Release of Gingerbread Man
In December 2015, Gingerbread Man was initially released on SoundCloud.
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2015: Release of Cry Baby
In 2015, Melanie Martinez released her debut studio album, Cry Baby, which was later certified double platinum by the RIAA.
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January 2016: Release of Gingerbread Man as a Solo Single
In January 2016, Gingerbread Man was released as a solo single.
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March 9, 2016: Lime Crime Collaboration: Teddy Bear Lipstick
On March 9, 2016, Melanie Martinez collaborated with Lime Crime, Inc. to release the brown "Teddy Bear" lipstick.
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May 2016: Release of Pity Party EP
In May 2016, Melanie Martinez released her second EP, Pity Party, in Ireland, Mexico and the UK exclusively.
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October 2016: Release of Cry Baby Perfume Milk Commercial
In October 2016, Melanie Martinez released a commercial for her fragrance, Cry Baby Perfume Milk.
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November 2016: Release of Cry Baby's Extra Clutter EP
In November 2016, Melanie Martinez released her third EP, Cry Baby's Extra Clutter, a physical vinyl release of bonus tracks from Cry Baby.
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February 24, 2017: Cry Baby Certified Platinum
On February 24, 2017, the album Cry Baby was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
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December 4, 2017: Timothy Heller's Allegations
On December 4, 2017, Timothy Heller alleged via Twitter that Melanie Martinez had sexually assaulted and raped her two years prior.
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December 9, 2017: Martinez's Second Statement
On December 9, 2017, Melanie Martinez released a second statement, thanking her fans for analyzing social media posts.
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December 2017: Sexual Assault Allegations
In December 2017, Timothy Heller accused Melanie Martinez of sexual assault, which Martinez strongly denied.
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December 22, 2017: Release of Piggyback on SoundCloud
On December 22, 2017, Melanie Martinez released the song "Piggyback" on SoundCloud, which was believed to be her response to accusations made against her.
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May 15, 2019: Teaser Trailer for K-12
On May 15, 2019, Melanie Martinez released a teaser trailer for her second album, K–12.
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September 6, 2019: Release of K-12 Album and Film
On September 6, 2019, Melanie Martinez released her second album, K–12, accompanied by a musical film written and directed by her.
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October 13, 2019: Start of K-12 Tour
On October 13, 2019, Melanie Martinez began the K–12 Tour in Washington, D.C.
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2019: Release of K-12
In 2019, Melanie Martinez released her second studio album, K–12.
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January 2020: Announcement of After School EP
In January 2020, Melanie Martinez announced she was working on an EP titled After School.
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February 10, 2020: Release of Copy Cat featuring Tierra Whack
On February 10, 2020, Melanie Martinez released a stand-alone single, "Copy Cat" which featured Tierra Whack, marking Martinez's first feature.
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February 17, 2020: Premature Conclusion of K-12 Tour
On February 17, 2020, Melanie Martinez's K–12 Tour concluded prematurely in Brixton, England due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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June 26, 2020: Release of Fire Drill
On June 26, 2020, Melanie Martinez released a second single from the EP, "Fire Drill".
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September 25, 2020: Release of After School EP
On September 25, 2020, Melanie Martinez released the delayed After School EP.
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2021: Forbes Under 30
In 2021, Melanie Martinez featured on Forbes' Under 30 list.
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February 18, 2023: Teasing Portals Album
On February 18, 2023, Melanie Martinez teased her third studio album, Portals, after archiving all her Instagram posts.
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March 31, 2023: Release of Portals Album
On March 31, 2023, Melanie Martinez released her third studio album, Portals, promoted by the singles "Death" and "Void".
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May 2023: Start of the Portals Tour
In May 2023, Melanie Martinez embarked on the Portals Tour.
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November 2023: Launch of Portals Perfume
In November 2023, Melanie Martinez announced the launch of Portals Perfume, a collection of four fragrances developed in collaboration with Flower Shop Perfumes.
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December 2023: "Tunnel Vision" Music Video Release
In December 2023, Melanie Martinez released the music video for "Tunnel Vision".
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2023: Release of Portals
In 2023, Melanie Martinez released her third studio album, Portals.
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February 2024: "Faerie Soirée" Music Video Release
In February 2024, Melanie Martinez released the music video for "Faerie Soirée".
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May 2024: "Light Shower" Music Video Release
In May 2024, Melanie Martinez released the music video for "Light Shower".
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July 19, 2024: Heller Reaffirms Allegations and Describes Harassment
On July 19, 2024, Timothy Heller issued a new video statement reaffirming her story and describing harassment she experienced from Melanie Martinez's fanbase, including doxxing and hacking.
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