Alternative · Indie · Pop · Soul
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Mrs. Potato Head is a poignant track by Melanie Martinez, featured as the twelfth song on her debut album, *Cry Baby*, released on August 14, 2015. The song delves into themes of beauty standards and the pressures of cosmetic surgery, portraying the story of a woman who undergoes procedures to appease societal expectations, only to face regret and abandonment. The music video, released on December 1, 2016, was directed by Martinez herself, showcasing her multifaceted talent as both an artist and visual storyteller. The video features the character Cry Baby observing the transformation and downfall of Mrs. Potato Head, serving as a critique of the obsession with physical perfection. The track was co-written by Melanie Martinez, Jeremy Dussolliet, and Tim Sommers, and produced by Kinetics & One Love. "Mrs. Potato Head" received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its lyrical depth and Martinez's haunting vocal delivery.
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Melanie Martinez's creative drive and talents as a visual artist have long distinguished her from other musicians. With her debut album Cry Baby, Melanie introduced the world to her distinctly original vision with hits like “Pity Party”, “Pacify Her”, “Alphabet Boy”, “Carousel” and “Sippy Cup”. Creating unique music videos for each album track, including “Soap/Training Wheels” and “Tag, You're It/Milk and Cookies”, Melanie portrays the traumas and insecurities of the album's titular character over a bed of electro pop, alternative and hip-hop. Her latest triumph K-12, an inspired new album and feature film directed by and starring Melanie, brings together a melting pot of low-key hip-hop, soulful pop and indie-leaning electro with whimsical, surreal visuals and magical realism to stunning results.
Melanie Martinez’s music video for “Mrs. Potato Head”, released 2016. 5:33 in HD, 174,986,485 plays and 3,403,139 likes on YouTube. Filed under Alternative, Indie, Pop and Soul. AltSounds Curated.
- Director
- Melanie Martinez
- Cinematography
- Josh McKie
- Producer
- Jennifer Goodridge
- Executive producer
- Wes Teshome
- Editor
- Tony Corella, Melanie Martinez
- Colour
- Bryant Jansen
- Styling
- Melanie Martinez
- Make-up
- Melanie Martinez
- 1st AD
- Jesse Hays, Nick Erickson
- Set design
- Holly Trotta
- Audio design
- Michael Keenan
- Additional wardrobe
- Lisa Madonna
- Prosthetic makeup
- Mo Meinhart
- Additional makeup
- Elsie Simone Patterson
- Hair assistant
- Heather Weepler
- Production manager
- Tyler Zelinsky
- Production coordinator
- Camille Benton
- Location manager
- Yorgos Varagoulis
- Casting
- Copelan Cash