Romain Tranchart
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| Born | June 9, 1976 Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, composer, musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano, multiple instruments |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Labels | MCA Records (with Modjo) |
| Associated acts | Modjo, Yann Destagnol, Sébastien Tellier, Shaggy, Mylène Farmer, Salif Keïta, Daby Touré |
| Website | www |
Romain Tranchart (born 9 June 1976) is a French producer, composer, and musician, best known as one-half of the duo Modjo, alongside Yann Destagnol. The duo achieved international success with their 2000 hit single "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)", a defining track of the French touch movement in electronic music. After Modjo disbanded in 2003, Tranchart pursued a solo career, producing and remixing for artists such as Sébastien Tellier, Shaggy, Mylène Farmer, Salif Keïta, and Daby Touré, and composing soundtracks, including for the film Barbecue (2014).
Early life and education
Romain Tranchart was born on 9 June 1976 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. He began playing the guitar at age 11 while living in Brazil, which sparked his early interest in music.[1] He later attended the American School of Modern Music (now IMEP Paris College of Music) in Paris, where he studied jazz, funk, and house music under mentors Carmen Bezzina and Luiz Arantes.[2]
Career beginnings
During the 1990s, Tranchart formed the band Seven Tracks, experimenting with jazz, funk, and house influences. In 1999, he launched the project Funk Legacy, releasing early works that laid the groundwork for his later success.[3]
Modjo (1998–2003)
In 1998, Tranchart co-founded Modjo with vocalist Yann Destagnol. Their debut single, "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)", released in 2000 on MCA Records, became a global hit, blending disco and house elements and earning a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[4] The duo released their self-titled album, Modjo, in 2001, featuring additional singles like "Chillin'" and "What I Mean".[5] In 2002, Modjo won the Victoires de la Musique award for "Album de Musique électronique" for their debut album.[6] The duo disbanded in 2003.
Solo career and collaborations
Following Modjo's dissolution, Tranchart embarked on a solo career, producing and remixing for notable artists including Sébastien Tellier, Shaggy, Mylène Farmer, Salif Keïta, and Daby Touré.[3] In 2008, he co-produced the album Stereo Spirit with Daby Touré.[7] He also composed the soundtrack for the French comedy film Barbecue (2014), directed by Éric Lavaine.<ref name="unifrance">{{cite web |title=Romain Tranchart |url=https://en.unifrance.org/directories/person/394262/romain-tranchart |website=Unifrance |access-date=12
References
- ↑ "Biography". Romain Tranchart Official Website. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "Masterclass Romain Tranchart". IMEP Paris College of Music. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Romain Tranchart". Discogs. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "Certified Awards". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "CD de la semaine: Modjo". RFI Musique. 28 September 2001. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "Victoires de la Musique 2002". Wikipedia (French). Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "Stereo Spirit". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
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