Melanie Martinez On The Film & Album, "K-12"

"K-12" is an eerily enchanting musical film by Melanie Martinez ("Cry Baby") who portrays a strong and sensitive girl, sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that’s hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets bullied by the other students whose brains are under control by the Principal and his wicked staff. With the help of the magical friends they meet along the way, as well as an Angelic Spirit Guide, they are able to gain the strength they need to fight off the school's belligerent patriarchal conditioning. Writer, director and star musician Melanie Martinez stopped by BUILD to talk about the film and the release of her sophomore album, "K-12."
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[@WesleyScott_1]

😅

[@eterhnite]

the 6 dislikes are kelly and her friends

[@pureink_]

After a month, it's still six dislikes.

[@dontaskmx]

After a year now omg

[@gergoszabo7712]

still 6 dislikes :)

[@alikhanperiodt6483]

still 6 dislikes😏

[@ruii0001]

Omg still 6- Cool-

[@thekainextdoor]

If melanie told me i love you I would break down crying no questions asked 😭😭

[@pastelpillz1885]

same

[@sillymoose3928]

Real

[@AugustisHeree]

Same dude

[@Razzcandy._.]

so real

[@angelofsins.]

i break down crying when just my mom says it imagine if it was MELANIE . literally my fairy godmother

[@shallemcoronado]

You can tell he’s actually interested and probably watched the whole film and listened to the whole album

[@artisticaggie]

that’s what i was thinking😊 you can definitely tell he’s a fan 🥰

[@Theslayme_hehehe]

Sorry to ruin the mood but he is a reporter he NEEDS to know everything which would make him a fan in the long run but still he HAD to watch EVERYTHING about Mel

[@CRYBABY-FAN177]

​@@Theslayme_hehehe uh yea but you see how amazed he was

[@Theslayme_hehehe]

@@CRYBABY-FAN177 it’s his job, his income is based off performance. HE HAD TO KNOW AND SEE EVERYTHING!! If u were writing an article on someone, would that make u a fan of them? Yes there is a possibility he is now a fan but we have to understand that is the man’s INCOME

[@CRYBABY-FAN177]

@@Theslayme_hehehe dude can you just see the excitement in his face?! Sure maybe he knows lots about her. Plus this is what Show and Tell is about. People arguing over her. This is the same so what if he's not a fan don't argue over it

[@azaresallyzah8193]

I think She’s right about the people who likes her songs are probably introverts because im an introvert

[@theresat1776]

I mean not necessarily I’m more extroverted obviously all kinds of people can enjoy a type of music

[@Strange_andunusual]

Same

[@ultimateinvent0r]

I'm an extrovert plus I luv her music

[@wheremycrybabiesat]

im an introvert and i love her songs

[@Mels_buttercup]

12:48 poor Mel this is literally the reason she wrote show and tell

[@notholli]

bro fr

[@danicalee]

Bro he literally took a photo nawww

[@Mels_buttercup]

@@danicalee but he took it without her consent and that is not ok

[@danicalee]

@@Mels_buttercup that’s what I was insinuating

[@Toxxic_teddy]

This is a studio so fans can take pictures that's why there is glass Everywhere

[@avamcquarrie8078]

When he started crying when he asked a question 🥺

[@JocelynLuvsU]

Who’s watching in 2022 waiting for her next album/ movie!?

[@goosebumpsgirl]

Meeee

[@goldaxolotl12]

We are waiting for portals

[@Kommon_Zense]

New album is here!

[@goldaxolotl12]

Portals is here

[@Bopdoo]

2023 👺

[@cutieautism3000]

why are there only 11 comments like why this is such a good interview

[@brunowillian241]

The interview was good , indeed , But she is not huge, like Beyonce , madonna, or futebol players Like Neymar, Ronaldo and Messi, also there are more topics on the spotlight nowadays , like coronavirus and political crise , so, that is it

[@devin6689]

@@brunowillian241 it’s actually because they posted this interview before as individual clips which had about half a million views each

[@louise3921]

@@brunowillian241 that's true

[@nobodygutsme]

@@brunowillian241 you replied to almost every comment on here. she's pretty huge actually but u can just say u dont like her like ur comments make no sense nobody is talking ab politics dickwad

[@funky..pretzel..]

@@brunowillian241She’s a huge singer now like everyone knows her

[@anniekane4137]

am I the only one who saw at girl taking a pic of mel outside? its at 12:50

[@jrkisan6274]

Annie Kane i-

[@rat6215]

OMG WHAT

[@raazgoswami9862]

This lady needs to hear Show And Tell

[@legoshi5104]

Free Mel pic

[@egg.com1]

LOL

[@Littlehoneybigheart]

She’s the sweetest artist, literally. very proud to be a fan since 2016/2017 and with i had known her earlier

[@Zoe_Liv1214]

I only became a fan this year

[@Boiledwindex_goblin]

@SunnyStableswhy would you acuse someone of being a “poser” that’s some dumb gatekeeper stuff

[@notasleep-mymindisalive]

"Hi i'm Sarah WE NERVOUS 🤭" SENT ME

[@parakiss6]

AHAHAHA IKR

[@beatriz4279]

best k-12 interview

[@billieswifey5574]

I just noticed that as she said detention she talked about show and tell🥺😂

[@cold_thoughts]

Her feets... she’s even inspiring with the fact that she’s not trying to be ‘perfect’ or ‘beautiful’. She’s just so natural and in the same time she’s totally different than the rest... if that makes sense 😅

[@henritsoru]

her artistry

[@lmac4429]

May 31, 2024 saw Melanie live. Amazing show!! My daughters and I are still talking about it and probably will for a very long time. Thank you Melanie for laying it all out on the stage.

[@mangolover250]

I was there too!

[@yayiish]

I’m seeing her today!!!

[@goldaxolotl12]

People: no one can be perfect. Melanie Martinez:

[@eli_welli._.]

It’s completely crazy that fan walked by the window and snapped a pic of them while they weren’t looking 😢

[@Qauds4Edits123]

OMG I'M A HUGE FAN!!!!!

[@m0chafrappe22]

WHICH PART OF THE VID

[@eli_welli._.]

@@m0chafrappe22 12:48

[@-purpleberry-]

@@m0chafrappe2212:50

[@cherryblossomhearts666]

@@m0chafrappe22 12:28- 12:55

[@kitchensinkchronicles3272]

why are there so few views and comments? it’s a great interview. build always has the best interviews honestly

[@brunowillian241]

There are tons of good interviews out there, not only this one

[@lbbmood]

Because they uploaded this interview in clips originally and they all had many more views each, they also posted the whole interview to twitter before posting it here so most people already saw the interview in those places before it w was uploaded in full here

[@burnburnfirefire]

Because the guy doing the interviewing is too toxic.

[@nyankaelyzray4213]

​@@burnburnfirefire How so?

[@burnburnfirefire]

@@nyankaelyzray4213 it's the smallest things that are hard to explain. I mean, he literally covered his ears and said something about becoming deaf. Which was in the beginning of the video. If you don't think he's toxic then that's fine. Your own opinion is valid.

[@eduardobeltran6504]

I'm happy for you Melanie Martinez.

[@aliceee1555]

melanie is so perfect omg

[@liz123lgb]

LOL anyone see that guy w/ the afro snapping a pic of mel??? 12:53 lolololololol

[@guccipancakes752]

You mean the girl and yess lol

[@person6597]

Yeahhh ikr totally funny haha We all know she's uncomfortable with these things and she's addressed it in K-12.

[@dontaskmx]

Loool they had to changed it to the other camera

[@sweetheart---]

omg if i saw melanie or any fave celeb through a glass building i be screaming and pounding like a psychopath

[@skyrider13001]

Man, I love the whole vibe of the interview and the interviewer was so attentive and present in the conversation. You can tell he really does enjoy Melanie’s music. I will always be a fan of hers❤

[@roadrunner5260]

man what a great interviewer. just discovered her music and this interviewer asked all the good questions.

[@L1ttleMix3s]

12:47 this is so sad that people don’t respect Melanie’s privacy that’s exactly why I feel bad for a lot of artist.

[@arff_3417]

Why is Melanie so precious?

[@guccipancakes752]

These wack ass questions got me dead 🙂

[@Sillyelle]

These are good questions

[@lbbmood]

Shes so unbelievably beautiful and humble

[@teejee376]

I’ve been trying to find this for so long!!!!

[@camilasantana3318]

Are we not gonna talk about the person who took a pic of Melanie without her consent in 12:50 ?

[@animarie23]

that’s kinda the reason i watched the interview,everyone fan has the video and clarifying it’s a stalker.

[@faefindingawilltolive]

@@animarie23 I would take that with a grain of salt. the fandom makes shit up all the time. there is sooo much misinformation out there

[@animarie23]

@@faefindingawilltolive ?

[@user-xp5mk1dx6t]

Fr

[@fallenangel-do3iy]

The way she's sitting is so cute because she's like... pigeon toed🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@JoyCarey-um4ul]

I'm commuting 3 yrs later 😭💁‍♀️I love Melanie Martinezs songs her every love and time she puts in to it

[@arjunas4970]

shes so sweet and cute, love her 🥺🤍

[@melz8139]

12:46 is it just me or has anyone else noticed the person taking a picture of her through the window

[@starboiii.04]

She's super gorgeous and amazing woman

[@Uwu38357]

4 years ago i miss her face but shes happy now i love her smmmm

[@marryn9065]

she’s a creative genius

[@nagitokomanda4964]

Speechless

[@rachelanastasia1977]

I love this interview sm

[@bluebridgette]

she's so inspiring she gives me hope that i can still have a music career one day

[@obviouskails]

“wait is that melanie martinez????” 12:47

[@lbbmood]

literally the reason she wrote show & tell 12:46 😭💀

[@strxs8552]

Fr

[@ultimateinvent0r]

Fr someone took a pic too

[@iker-mo6ju]

Nah like wtf he’s a psychopath ☠️👻

[@Get_well_soon_]

I’m sorry if this is offensive but there’s a difference between taking a pic of a celebrity as a fan (while being respectful) and getting all up in front of their space invading their privacy and breaking their boundaries. I mean yeah taking a picture of a celebrity when they want privacy is disrespectful they’re human too except tthe person was probably a fan they weren’t harassing her or disrespecting her they took a picture of their idol and went on with their day I think most any person would like to take a picture of their idol it’s just a matter of whether you’re respectful while doing it and respecting the celebrity

[@rag3mermaid941]

Fr

[@lbbmood]

Portals the album is available 3/31 💗🍄

[@mkislove2023]

Just watching this video since Melanie will release another album

[@lui2550]

34 views....💀

[@alejandrorenteria098]

lui !!! What happened to this video ?

[@alejandrorenteria098]

Why only 34 views ?

[@brunowillian241]

@@alejandrorenteria098 cause she is not that thing, there are tons of more celebrities who gives more views, Like futebol players, others singers like Beyonce, Madonna, Lady gaga, Justin bieber , actors and so on, she is not huge

[@maiamarcou3161]

29 comments💀💀

[@axolah]

she is huge, the algorithm just sucks.

[@annabelldemelo4466]

shes so underrated 🥺🤍

[@louise3921]

fr tho

[@luxianolee7497]

Girl- there is a person taking a picture of u outside i-

[@parakiss6]

LMAO i saw that too, she needs to listen to show & tell

[@chainightcore5204]

K-12 came to my local theater on my bday in 2019 and I wanted to see it so bad but I didn't want my mom to see it and I only turned 15 so I couldn't see it on my own :'(

[@marryn9065]

i love her so much

[@CamiCibrian-mi9mc]

12:50 Bro the person from behind Mel..

[@gabed-vh1iv]

LMFOAOAOS

[@alexisdriggs3000]

Just love Melanie

[@Rayaann]

Her hair is stunning ❤❤

[@angelabulatao1861]

12:49 show and tell

[@laurxvheart]

How did I miss that- 12:50 ( look at the window on Melanie’s side )

[@christinej8333]

Pretty boy is a lovely interviewer.

[@monicagarcia1227]

Ilove K-12

[@KevinS.C]

she has come so far and I am so proud of her😭

[@isabellan.]

14:04 when they are talking detention, it sort of seems like her song, show & tell?

[@courtneyyy7708]

Shes honestly so creative I love how much work she puts into her music there a lot of artists that don’t.

[@nicolejacobsoncovers]

19:40 that’s beyond…. The fact that she wrote all her songs on the spot without having to edit them? Wow I’m really impressed by her

[@itsbetsynotbetsey]

12:46 show and tell… I’m on display for all you forkers to see.

[@randomuser9115]

Wow this is the best interview I've seen

[@choerryluv_]

i love this interview so much holy shit

[@jos4363]

Omg Melanie is cute 😔🖐

[@ashantigibson5562]

i love melanie

[@hi_its_me7006]

Me too ❤️❤️

[@alexisjohnson933]

12:45 watch the window by Mel closely. People like this need to stop and that lady could have just asked Melanie for a picture instead of taking one when Mel wasn’t looking. I guarantee Melanie would have said yes to take a picture.

[@ST4RH34RTS]

Pretty sure that's why the window is there to take pictures

[@skylarya7117]

YALL LOOK AT 12:49 THERES A GUY IN THE BACK TAKING A PICTURE OF HER I FEEL SO BAD SHE DOESNT DESERVE THIS

[@lbbmood]

I love her 💗

[@IsabellaGandy-no4tl]

If you go to 12:47 you can see someone looking through the glass recording Melanie

[@Milahurtado443]

Melanie is so me! When I write music or scripts I come up with a title first!

[@em0_g1Rl_x3]

Your deff cool

[@marystrelar]

Mel as always an amazing woman to appreciate her thoughts ♡ You inspire me so much ♡

[@Bloody0Lovely]

Mel is non-binary

[@somethingyoucanimagine]

Miss you Melanie 🥺💓

[@edent.4296]

This is amazinggghhh

[@melsearth]

14:51 her laugh is so cute ❤

[@avamcquarrie8078]

Best interview 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@nicolet6054]

Why are there a little bit of comments this is a good interview

[@Melaniemartinezfan13727]

instead of me listening to wheels on the bus cocomelon i am listening to wheels on the bus melanie martinez

[@McPoof]

Cocomelon 4 ever >>>

[@RecentCreator89]

​@@McPoof wheels on the bus melanie martinez >>>

[@Kopiii123]

12:50 not the person out the window 💀

[@alittleguywithalotoffeelings]

OH MY GAWD

[@jxam3_]

12:45 "stalker"

[@screamfan4evva935]

Why is nobody talking about 12:50 where someone taking photos of her 😕

[@Jazminz_lambz]

Literally half the comments are talking about it

[@marcvillena3707]

When I met Melanie personally I'll be like the guy in yellow shirt

[@yourlocaledits4453]

0:49 well that was a quick trailer

[@Smackaes]

12:45 is anyone seeing this?

[@aep.billis]

12:49 omg... the window

[@gergoszabo7712]

14:58 not billie walking past :DDD jk

[@KendallsLuShIe]

12:53 WHAT THE HELL THE WINDOW

[@microwavenoises]

12:52 look behind melanie

[@fa1rybabyx238]

12:50 you can see some guy take a picture of melanie

[@angellaa.]

12:48 bro that person in the back is creepy af

[@ceaupid]

Why is no one talking about the guy with the blue and white hair who just took a picture of Mel without her permission?

[@legna4k]

3:37

[@legna4k]

3:35

[@amandakorie1000]

that person behind the window at 12:48

[@_werid_catz]

I found the video to it but I can’t find the part

[@AugustisHeree]

2:41 saving where I left off :3

[@mizanurrahaman8814]

Interview is kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4rQp4Gbe9ateMU And time it 12:46

[@superskibidi4324]

Bro why is everyone hating on the person who took a photo from the window, if you were walking by and you were a melanie fan and saw melanie, wouldn't you take a photo too? How are they a stalker like what

[@superskibidi4324]

Its the entrie point of the windows behind her bro

[@AugustisHeree]

Yeah but melanie has said that she doesn’t like people taking photos of her without their permission. Plus, it’s just creepy. Imagine if it was just a random person. Not a celebrity, just a random person. It’s creepy. Same with a celebrity like Melanie.

[@Ash_On_Pawss]

did no one notice that someone literally took a picture in the backround ?

[@ashaxslay]

12:48 look behind melanie. someone took a pic from her, creepy asf🫢💀

[@i.no_u.no_lee.no.]

2:27 hahah yeah