Marta Sánchez

Spanish singer Marta Sánchez was born on May 8, 1966, in Madrid (Spain). The daughter of bass-baritone Ole Ole. She remained with the band from 1986 to 1991, becoming a social phenomenon in Spain and taking her first steps into the international market.

Considered the Queen of Pop in Spain, Marta Sánchez is a singer and songwriter who burst onto the music scene in the mid-1980s, captivating audiences with her charisma, powerful voice, and commanding presence. She was the first Spanish artist to record an album with producer Nile Rodgers (producer of Madonna and David Bowie, among others).

In 1993, she launched her solo career with the album Mujer, achieving massive success with the single Desesperada, and suring one million copies sold. Her solo career led her to sell over 10 million albums worldwide and to gain both national and international recognition, particularly in Latin American countries, consolidating her status as a major artist. Due to her popularity and long-standing trajectory, she is considered one of the most important female singers in Spanish music history. Recently, Billboard magazine named her one of the 50 Greatest Latin Pop Artists of All Time.

Her musical legacy spans 15 albums: 4 with Olé Olé and 11 as a solo artist (7 studio albums, 3 compilation, and 1 live album), along with numerous singles and contributions to film soundtracks such as Tangled, Curled and Donkey Xote. She has collaborated with iconic artists such as Carlos Baute, among many others. With Carlos Baute, she released the global anthem Colgando en tus manos, which broke all records: 39 weeks at number 1 on Los 40 Principales, 10 platinum certifications, and over 1.5 billion streams between YouTube and Spotify.

Over the decades, few artists have managed to stay at the top of Spanish pop music like Marta Sánchez, both as a solo artist and during her time with the group Olé Olé. The prestigious Los 40 Principales chart has seen several of her hits reach the number one spot, marking different generations with her music.

As a solo artist, Marta Sánchez reached number one with several iconic songs:
- "Moja mi corazón" – No. 1 from June 14 to 21, 1997.
- "Sigo intentando" – No. 1 from July 6 to 13, 2002.
- "Soy yo" – No. 1 from October 5 to 12, 2002.
- "Colgando en tus manos" (with Carlos Baute) – No. 1 from March 14 to 21, 2009, one of the biggest commercial Spanish-language hits of the 2000s, with 39 weeks on the chart.

Before her solo career, Marta also reached multiple number one positions:
- "Lili Marlén" – No. 1 from March 8 to 15, 1986.
- "Bailando sin salir de casa" – No. 1 from June 21 to 28, 1986.
- "Sola (con un desconocido)" – No. 1 from July 25 to August 1, 1987.
- "Secretos" – No. 1 from February 20 to 27, 1988.
- "Supernatural" – No. 1 from September 24 to October 1, 1988.
- "Soldados del amor" – No. 1 from July 14 to 21, 1990.

This review highlights Marta Sánchez's relevance in the history of Spanish pop, establishing herself as one of the most influential voices in the Los 40 Principales charts, both in a group and as a solo artist. Her impact lives on in the collective memory of generations who danced and sang to her music.