Las Ketchup

Formation

Las Ketchup is a Spanish girl group formed in 2002, consisting of sisters Lucía, Lola, Pilar, and later, Rocío Muñoz. The group was discovered by flamenco record producer Manuel "Queco" Ruiz, who signed them to his independent label, Shaketown Music. The name "Las Ketchup" was inspired by their father, Juan Manuel Muñoz Expósito, a flamenco musician known as El Tomate, symbolizing a tribute to him through the playful association with tomato ketchup.

Breakthrough

The group achieved international fame with their hit single "The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)" in 2002, which sold over seven million copies worldwide and topped charts in numerous countries, including Spain, the UK, and Japan. Their debut album, "Hijas del Tomate," was released the same year and sold over two million copies globally. Following the success of their first single, they released "Kusha Las Payas," which enjoyed moderate success. The group re-released "The Ketchup Song" later in 2002 with a new video as a Christmas song.

Later Years

After a brief hiatus during which Pilar had a baby, Las Ketchup returned in 2006 with their second album, "Un Blodymary." The group continued to produce music, including various remixes of their iconic hit, but they never regained the same level of commercial success as their initial breakthrough. Despite this, they remain a notable part of the pop music landscape, particularly for their unique blend of flamenco and Europop influences.