Modjo

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), best known for their greatest hit "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" released in 2000, and hits such as "Chillin'" and "No More Tears" released in 2001.

Background
Romain Tranchart moved with his family to Algeria and Mexico, to finally live in Brazil. There, he started learning the guitar, finding inspiration through jazz classics.

Also Parisian, Yann Destagnol learned to play flute and clarinet when he was a small child. As he aged he became deeply influenced by the Beatles, the Beach Boys, David Bowie and other pop acts. He started to play drums by emulating them. He also learned to play the piano and the guitar. He later bought himself a four-track recording machine and started songwriting and singing. Fascinated more by voices than by charismatic band leaders, he liked bands such as Aerosmith, The Police and Queen and later became a great fan of R&B divas.

Awards and nominations
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 * 2001
 * Best House/Garage 12"
 * "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)"
 * Won
 * 2000
 * Best French Act
 * Themselves
 * Won
 * rowspan=2|2000
 * Best Dance Choon
 * "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)"
 * Nominated
 * Best Dance/Solo Act
 * rowspan=2|Themselves
 * Nominated
 * Nominated
 * 2003
 * Band of the Year
 * Nominated