Born in Split to Croatian parents, Martinović began to sing from an early age.

She has a sister, Izabela, who also pursued a music career through Split-based pop act Stijene.

[1] Magazin had long been a big name on the Croatian music scene (as well as the wider area, dating back to Yugoslav times); as such, Martinović became one of the biggest national icons.

In 1996 she left Magazin to pursue a solo career,[1] but she continued to work with the band's leader and prolific songwriter Tonči Huljić.

She presented the song "Brodolom" ("Shipwreck") at the Croatian music festival SPLIT 2012.