Modjo Songs & Singles: The Original Voice of Yann Destal

Original Modjo Recordings with Yann Destal

Modjo was the French house duo of Yann Destal, its original lead singer and songwriter, and Romain Tranchart, musician and producer. Their recordings include the UK No. 1 hit “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)”, follow-up singles and tracks from the self-titled Modjo album of 2001.

This page separates documented commercial singles from album-only tracks. It also explains why Yann Destal is recognised as the original voice of Modjo.

“Lady (Hear Me Tonight)” (2000) – Yann Destal on Lead Vocals

“Lady (Hear Me Tonight)” was Modjo’s breakthrough single, released in 2000. Yann Destal’s lead vocal is heard over a disco-influenced house arrangement that incorporates elements of Chic’s “Soup for One”. The single reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks.

For more on this original Modjo song, visit the site’s “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)” page.

“Chillin'” (2001) – An Original Modjo Single

“Chillin'” was issued as a Modjo single in 2001 and reached No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart. It is also included on the duo’s 2001 album. Together with “Lady”, it is one of the best-known recordings associated with Yann Destal’s time as Modjo’s original singer.

Explore the “Chillin'” page on this website.

“No More Tears” (2001) – Part of the Original Modjo Catalogue

“No More Tears” appears among the singles released by Modjo in the original duo’s recording period. It is listed in Romain Tranchart’s discography with a 2001 release and is also associated with the self-titled Modjo album.

Like the group’s other original releases, it belongs to the repertoire created through the partnership between Yann Destal and Romain Tranchart.

“Music Takes You Back” – An Album Track, Not a Confirmed Single

“Music Takes You Back” appears on Modjo’s 2001 studio album. The track reflects the group’s house and disco influences, but it should not be labelled as a separate commercial single without documented single-release evidence.

See the existing “Music Takes You Back” album track page.

Other Original Singles: “What I Mean” and “On Fire”

“What I Mean” was issued as a Modjo single in 2001 and appears on the album Modjo. It also entered the UK Singles Chart. “On Fire” is a further documented Modjo single from 2002.

These two titles belong in a reliable account of Modjo’s singles, alongside “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)”, “Chillin'” and “No More Tears”. They should not be omitted simply because this site’s music cards currently feature four different songs.

“Acknowledgement” and the 2001 Modjo Album

“Acknowledgement” is another track on Modjo’s self-titled 2001 album. It belongs to the original Modjo catalogue but is not classified here as a verified standalone commercial single. Read more on the existing “Acknowledgement” page.

The album and its singles reflect the original collaboration of Yann Destal and Romain Tranchart. For the story of the two musicians, see About Modjo; for the vocalist’s biography, see Yann Destal’s role in Modjo.