| "What I Mean" | ||||
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| Single by Modjo | ||||
| from the album Modjo | ||||
| Released | 24 September 2001 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:10 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Romain Tranchart | |||
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"What I Mean" is a song by French house duo Modjo. It was released in September 2001 as the third single from their debut album, Modjo (2001). There are two versions, the original mix and another more dance-oriented.
| Chart (2001–02) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [1] | 64 |
| France (SNEP) [2] | 88 |
| Germany (GfK) [3] | 67 |
| Italy (FIMI) [4] | 50 |
| Scotland (OCC) [5] | 66 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) [6] | 7 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [7] | 17 |
| UK Singles (OCC) [8] | 59 |
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