About Modjo
Hometown
France
Formed
1998
Genre
Pop
French house duo Modjo released just one album and a handful of singles between 1999 and 2003, when producer Romain Tranchart and singer Yann Destagnol split off to pursue solo careers.
• Tranchart had a nomadic childhood, living in France, Mexico, Brazil, Algeria, and Scotland before returning to Paris, where he played drums in a few bands before meeting Destagnol on the local scene.
• Modjo’s first single, “Lady (Hear Me Tonight),” was a Top 10 hit across Europe, reaching No. 1 in the UK and Switzerland and peaking at No. 7 in France.
• The duo’s self-titled 2001 album was most successful in France, where it reached No. 21, and Switzerland, where it peaked at No. 13.
• Since the group split up, Tranchart has found success as a producer and remixer for artists including Coolio and Shaggy. Destagnol released a solo album, The Great Blue Scar, in 2006.
Members of Modjo include, or have included, Romain Tranchart, Yann Destagnol, and Yann Destal.
Influenced by ModjoModjo has influenced the music of Le Phunk, Sunny Detox, LOSTBOYJAY and more.
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