Melanie Martinez Performs 'Pity Party' and 'Soap' Live | Billboard 

2015 has been quite the year for pop singer Melanie Martinez. 

alum has been able to make her mark with her studio album

Martinez has made herself known as an eccentric artist who is involved in every step of her creative process. In an interview with Billboard, the singer opened up about how creating

"Working on this album has been very emotional and super personal, and creating this character Cry Baby helped me deal with my own insecurities," Martinez said. "I was able to throw it all onto Cry Baby instead of myself, which really helped me. It\'s definitely been a process."

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Martinez visited Billboard studio in New York City for two stripped-down performances of songs from the 

album. Watch her performances of "Pity Party" above and "Soap" below.

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Top Album Sales Oct 17, 2015 92 Cry Baby Melanie Martinez

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