Marbee was born in Indonesia to a poet Eka Budianta and a lecturer Melani Budianta. Having studied in International schools and lived in Australia for 4 years, Marbee has seen the world through the eyes of a nomad. She sings, writes songs, plays the guitar, ukulele and drums. As of the end of 2018, she has written approximately 700 songs since the age of eight.