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American singer-songwriter, director, and visual artist known for her dark fairy-tale aesthetic and conceptual albums exploring trauma and societal issues. Born in Astoria, Queens, Martinez gained fame on season 3 of NBC's The Voice (2012). Her debut album 'Cry Baby' (2015) established her signature style blending pop with alternative themes. Subsequent releases like 'K-12' (2019) and 'PORTALS' (2023) expanded her universe through music films and mythological personas. She directs most of her own music videos.

• Martinez's entire discography follows the fictional character 'Cry Baby', with albums serving as chapters in an ongoing coming-of-age story addressing abuse, mental health, and female empowerment.
• In 2017, former friend Timothy Heller accused Martinez of sexual assault. Martinez denied the allegations, calling them 'horrifying' and 'false', and no legal action was taken. The controversy briefly impacted her career.
• Her self-directed musical film 'K-12' premiered at cinemas alongside the album release, featuring elaborate costumes and choreography exploring school system critiques through surreal horror-fantasy.
• For 2023's 'PORTALS', Martinez performed as a pink four-eyed creature, symbolizing rebirth after death. The character appeared throughout concerts and music videos, requiring hours of prosthetic makeup.