Las Ketchup

Las Ketchup is a Spanish girl group formed in 2001 by flamenco record producer Manuel “Queco” Ruiz. The group originally comprised sisters Lucía, Lola, and Pilar Muñoz, daughters of flamenco musician Juan Manuel Muñoz Expósito, known as El Tomate. Their debut came in mid-2002 with the release of “Aserejé,” internationally titled “The Ketchup Song.” This single quickly gained widespread popularity, topping charts in numerous countries including Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, France, Germany, and Australia. The song sold over seven million copies worldwide and was accompanied by a distinctive dance routine, solidifying their status in the music industry.

In 2002, following the success of “The Ketchup Song,” Las Ketchup released their debut studio album, “Hijas del Tomate,” which sold over two million copies globally. The second single from the album, “Kusha Las Payas,” also achieved moderate success. The group re-released “The Ketchup Song” as a Christmas track later the same year. After a period away from the spotlight for songwriting and personal commitments, the group expanded in 2006 with the addition of a fourth sister, Rocío. They represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens with their song “Un Blodymary,” which was also the title of their second studio album released the same year. Despite their later Eurovision performance, their first album and single remain their most notable commercial achievements.

Since 2006, Las Ketchup has not released new singles, maintaining a focus on live performances. They continue to appear publicly across Spain and in other countries. Notable performances include an interval act at Sweden’s Melodifestivalen, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, in 2016, and an appearance at the Pal Norte festival in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2017. Their music has been certified multiple times, including 3x Platinum in Australia and Diamond in France for “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé).”