Las Ketchup

Las Ketchup were four sisters from Córdoba, Spain, Lola, Pilar, Lucía, and Rocío Muñoz, who started performing traditional flamenco at local festivals in the late 1990s. Their sound shifted when they began mixing that Andalusian foundation with Dominican merengue rhythms, which led to their 2002 debut album 'Hijas del Tomate.' The single 'Aserejé' from that album became an international phenomenon, topping charts in numerous countries with its blend of Spanish, English, and playful nonsense lyrics.

Beyond 'Aserejé,' the group recorded other songs like 'Tengo Un Novio Tántriko' and 'Chicas Veneno' that maintained their upbeat, danceable style. They released a second album called 'Un Bloqueo' in 2006, but it didn't reach the same commercial heights as their first. The sisters faced some criticism over the origins of 'Aserejé's melody and the ambiguous nature of its lyrics, though these controversies didn't stop the song from spreading globally.

After their initial burst of fame, Las Ketchup continued making music, but they're primarily remembered for that one massive hit. Their story is mostly about how a family act from southern Spain accidentally created a worldwide dance craze, then settled back into a quieter career.