Instagram/Melanie Martinez Music Melanie Martinez: a reluctant superstar. Explore her journey from "The Voice" to her masked "Portals" era and the intense themes of her new album, "Hades. March 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - Melanie Martinez has proven herself a uniquely reluctant superstar, even after selling out two nights at Madison Square Garden. Since her early rise on "The Voice" over a decade ago and achieving platinum success with her initial albums, she has consistently shown discomfort with fame's trappings, particularly as a female artist.