Modjo
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Modjo was a French house music duo formed in Paris in 1999 by producer (born 9 June 1976) and singer (born Destagnol, 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.
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Modjo
- Musical artist.caption
- Destagnol (left) and Tranchart
- Musical artist.background
- group_or_band
- Musical artist.origin
- Paris, France
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1999–2003
- Musical artist.past_members
- Romain Tranchart Yann Destal
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- Discography
- Studio albums
- Singles
- See also
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Modjo was a French house music duo formed in Paris in 1999 by producer (born 9 June 1976) and singer (born Destagnol, 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. 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.
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