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Modjo

{{Short description|French house music duo}}

{{For|the album of the same name|Modjo (album)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Modjo

| image =

| caption = Destagnol (left) and Tranchart

| background = group_or_band

| alias =

| origin = Paris, France

| instrument =

| genre = {{hlist|French house|nu-disco|alternative dance}}

| years_active = 1999–2003

| label = {{hlist|Barclay|Universal}}

| associated_acts =

| current_members =

| past_members = Romain Tranchart
Yann Destagnol

}}

Modjo was a French house music duo formed in Paris in 1999 by producer Romain Tranchart (born 9 June 1976) and singer Yann Destagnol (born 14 July 1978). They are best known for their biggest hit, "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)", released in 2000, along with other successful singles such as "Chillin'" and "No More Tears", both released in 2001.

Background

Born in Paris, Romain Tranchart moved with his family to Algeria and Mexico before settling in Brazil. There, he began learning the guitar, drawing inspiration from jazz classics.{{Cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/interviews/251-romain-tranchart|title=Romain Tranchart interview|date=27 October 2009|access-date=25 April 2020}} In 1998, influenced by DJ Sneak, Ian Pooley, and Daft Punk, Tranchart released his first single under the name Funk Legacy, titled What You're Gonna Do, Baby, through Vertigo Records. He then attended the American School of Modern Music in Paris.

Also Parisian, Yann Destagnol learned to play the flute and clarinet as a small child. As he grew older, he became deeply influenced by the Beatles, the Beach Boys, David Bowie, and other pop acts. He started playing drums by emulating them and also learned to play the piano and guitar. He later bought a four-track recording machine and began singing and songwriting. Fascinated more by voices than by charismatic bandleaders, he admired bands such as Aerosmith, The Police, and Queen, and later became an avid fan of R&B divas.{{cite web |title=Modjo - Biography |url=http://modjo.com/ |website=Modjo Music presents Modjo |publisher=Modjo Music |access-date=13 May 2025}}

Awards and nominations

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"

|-

! scope="col" | Award

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Category

! scope="col" | Nominee(s)

! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}

|-

! scope="row"|International Dance Music Awards

| 2001

| Best House/Garage 12"{{Cite web|url=http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2001#idmanominees|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035721/http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2001#idmanominees|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2016|title=31st Annual International Dance Music Awards - Winter Music Conference 2016 - WMC 2016|date=4 March 2016|access-date=25 April 2020}}

| "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)"

| {{won}}

|-

! scope="row"| MTV Europe Music Awards

| 2000

| Best French Act{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ABIEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA50 |title=Billboard|date=10 November 2001|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|access-date=25 April 2020|via=Google Books}}

| Themselves

| {{won}}

|-

! scope="row" rowspan=2|Smash Hits Poll Winners Party

| rowspan=2|2000

| Best Dance Choon{{Cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/57779449@N02/46067277895/in/album-72157704944691381/|title = Page 12 - Smash Hits - Issue 575 - 13th December - 26th December 2000|date = 4 February 2019}}

| "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)"

| {{nom}}

|-

| Best Dance/Solo Act{{Cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/57779449@N02/32039892247/in/album-72157704944691381/|title = Page 13 - Smash Hits - Issue 575 - 13th December - 26th December 2000|date = 15 July 2018}}

| rowspan=2|Themselves

| {{nom}}

|-

! scope="row"|Top of the Pops Awards

| 2003

| Band of the Year{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/awards/band.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050317180152/http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/awards/band.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 March 2005|title=BBC - All New Top of the Pops - TOTP Awards 2003|date=17 March 2005|access-date=25 April 2020}}

| {{nom}}{{end}}

Discography

=Studio albums=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"

|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;"| Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Album details

! scope="col" colspan="6" | Peak chart positions

scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | FRA
{{cite web |url=http://lescharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Modjo |title=Discographie Modjo |publisher=Hung Medien |work=lescharts.com |access-date=2 July 2013}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | AUS
{{cite journal |url=http://www.aria.com.au/issue605.pdf |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20080222222432/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20020221-0000/www.aria.com.au/issue605.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-02-22 |title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 1st October 2001 |publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association |via=Pandora Archive |issue=605 |date=1 October 2001 |access-date=28 June 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | AUT
{{cite web |url=http://austriancharts.at/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Modjo |title=Discographie Modjo |publisher=Hung Medien |work=austriancharts.at |access-date=2 July 2013}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | FIN
{{cite web |url=http://finnishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Modjo |title=Discography Modjo |publisher=Hung Medien |work=finnishcharts.com |access-date=2 July 2013}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | GER
{{cite web |url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/suche?artist_search=Modjo&do_search=do |title=Discographie Modjo |website=offiziellecharts.de |access-date=28 June 2020}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | SWI
{{cite web |url=http://swisscharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Modjo |title=Discographie Modjo |publisher=Hung Medien |work=swisscharts.com |access-date=2 July 2013}}

scope="row" | Modjo

|

  • Released: 18 September 2001
  • Label: Universal
  • Formats: CD

| 21 || 89 || 41 || 39 || 30 || 13

=Singles=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;" | Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year

! scope="col" colspan="9" | Peak chart positions

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Certifications

! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album

scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | FRA

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | AUS
Peaks of singles in Australia:

  • All except noted: {{cite web |url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Modjo |title=Discography Modjo |publisher=Hung Medien |work=australian-charts.com |access-date=2 July 2013}}
  • "No More Tears": {{cite journal |url=http://www.aria.com.au/Issue640.pdf |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20080222222424/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20020627-0000/www.aria.com.au/Issue640.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-02-22 |title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3rd June 2002 |publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association |via=Pandora Archive |issue=640 |date=3 June 2002 |access-date=28 June 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | BEL
{{cite web |url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Modjo |title=Discografie Modjo |publisher=Hung Medien |work=ultratop.be |access-date=2 July 2013 |language=fr}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | GER

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | NLD
{{cite web |url=http://www.top40.nl/top40-artiesten/modjo |title=Top 40-artiest: Modjo |publisher=Dutch Top 40. Stichting Nederlandse Top 40 |access-date=2 July 2013 |format=select individual songs for chart information}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | SWE
{{cite web |url=http://swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Modjo |title=Discography Modjo |publisher=Hung Medien |work=swedishcharts.com |access-date=2 July 2013}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | SWI

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | UK
{{cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/9501/modjo/ |title=Modjo |publisher=Official Charts Company |access-date=28 June 2020 |format=select "Singles" tab}}

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US
{{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=Modjo|chart=Hot 100}} |title=Modjo – Chart History: Hot 100 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2 July 2013}}

scope="row" | "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)"

| 2000

| 7 || 10 || 5 || 2 || 4 || 8 || 1 || 1 || 81

|

  • SNEP: Gold{{Cite certification|type=single|region=France|source=infodisc|artist=Modjo|access-date=1 February 2021}}
  • ARIA: Gold{{cite web |url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-singles-2000.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Singles |publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association |access-date=2 July 2013}}
  • BEA: Gold{{cite certification |region=Belgium |certyear=2000 |access-date=2 July 2013}}
  • BPI: Platinum{{cite web |url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards/search.aspx |title=Certified Awards |publisher=British Phonographic Industry |access-date=2 July 2013 |format=enter "Modjo" into the "Keywords" box, then select "Search"}}
  • BVMI: Gold{{cite web |url=http://www.musikindustrie.de/gold_platin_datenbank/?action=suche&strTitel=&strInterpret=Modjo |title=Gold-/Platin-Datenbank: Modjo |publisher=Bundesverband Musikindustrie |access-date=2 July 2013 |language=de}}
  • IFPI SWI: Platinum{{cite web |url=http://www.swisscharts.com/search_certifications.asp?search=Modjo |title=The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Modjo) |publisher=Hung Medien |work=swisscharts.com |access-date=2 July 2013}}

| rowspan="5" | Modjo

scope="row" | "Chillin'"

| rowspan="2" | 2001

| 44 || 35 || 34 || 38 || 41 || 26 || 10 || 12 || —

|

scope="row" | "What I Mean"

| 88 || — || 52 || 67 || 58 || — || 17 || 59 || —

|

scope="row" | "No More Tears"

| rowspan="2" | 2002

| — || 85 || 60 || — || — || — || 91 || — || —

|

scope="row" | "On Fire"

| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —

|

colspan="15" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

See also

References

{{reflist}}

External links

  • {{Official website|https://modjoyanndestal.com}}
  • [https://x.com/modjoworldwide Modjo official X (Twitter) account]
  • [https://www.tiktok.com/@modjoworld Modjo official TikTok account]
  • [https://www.twitter.com/yanndestal Yann Destagnol (Yann Destal) Twitter]

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Category:Electronic music duos

Category:English-language musical groups from France

Category:French alternative rock groups

Category:French house music groups

Category:French musical duos

Category:MTV Europe Music Award winners

Category:Musical groups established in 1998

Category:Musical groups from Paris

Category:Nu-disco musicians

Category:French dance music groups