Melanie Martinez

I've always been a fan of telling honest stories.

I stay away from the title of 'role model.' I want to be a more realistic role model - not a perfect Barbie role model.

I like scaring myself.

I liked singing and just took a chance with it.

I'm not necessarily a happy singer. That's not who I am as an artist.

I always cling to things that remind me of being a kid again.

I used music as therapy and embraced being a cry baby.

I really loved taking photos when I was younger. I think my love for photography sparked my love for creating the visuals to support my music.

I believe everyone should be equal, and we should all love and support each other and express ourselves the way we want to express ourselves and be whoever we want. That's my motto.

I love Sia and how she hides her face. If I could pull off doing that, I totally would.

I would love to collab with The Weeknd, for sure.

I definitely think it's cool being Puerto Rican and Dominican, but I feel it has no influence on my music.