Independent Music Producer Gianluca Zanna Breaks 14 Million YouTube Views, Dominates Global Airwaves Without Major Label Backing
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Sedona, AZ – January 26, 2026
Gianluca Zanna, the Italian-American music producer and CEO of Zanna Records, continues to shatter industry expectations, proving that independent artists can achieve massive success in an industry dominated by major labels. With over 14 million YouTube views, 679,000 monthly YouTube Music listeners, and 18.5 million TikTok streams, Zanna has built a global Independent Record Label that rivals Major Labels while maintaining complete creative and business control.
Operating from Zanna Records headquarters in the middle of the Arizona Desert, far from any major music industry city and without traditional music connections, Zanna is reaching every part of the globe with his music—proving that geography is no longer a barrier to worldwide success.
Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers
The numbers tell a story of organic growth and authentic connection with audiences worldwide:
• 14+ million YouTube channel views – achieved January 25, 2026
• 679,000 monthly listeners on YouTube Music
• 18.5 million TikTok views with over 1 million video likes
• 3.5 million plays for "You Are My Destiny (Druumix Remix Future)" on YouTube Music
• 17 million combined creator reach across platforms
"These numbers represent more than statistics – they represent a direct connection with fans around the world who discovered our music organically," says Gianluca Zanna. "We've proven that you don't need a major label to reach millions of people. You need authentic music, tireless work ethic, and the courage to stay independent."
Global Media Recognition
Zanna's unprecedented independent success has captured the attention of major international media outlets:
• Rolling Stone US – Featured coverage
• Rolling Stone UK – International recognition
• Forbes Scotland – Entrepreneurial profile
• Billboard Italia – Industry acknowledgment
• Entrepreneur UK – Business innovation spotlight
• Music Connection Magazine – Artist feature
• PIX 11 News – television appearance
Retail Revolution: From Digital to 500,000 Physical Locations
In a remarkable crossover achievement, Zanna's hit single "You Are My Destiny" featuring singer Claudette Lyons is now being distributed to over 500,000 retail stores worldwide through the Mood Media network, bringing his independent music into shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, and retail environments across the globe.
"This partnership with Mood Media represents a paradigm shift," Zanna explains. "Independent artists are now competing in spaces previously reserved exclusively for major label artists. We're being played alongside the biggest names in music history in everyday retail environments."
Radio Domination: Over 5,000 Airplays Across All Seven Continents
Gianluca Zanna's music has achieved truly global radio penetration:
• 1,000+ radio stations nationwide in the United States
• Over 5,000 airplays worldwide across 39+ countries
• All seven continents including Antarctica
• #1 on North American College Radio Charts with "You Are My Destiny"
"When you hear that your music is being played in Antarctica, you realize music truly has no boundaries," Zanna reflects. "We've reached listeners from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from major cities to remote outposts, all without compromising our independence."
Chart-Breaking Achievement: The Only Independent on Billboard's Historic Playlist
Perhaps most remarkably, "You Are My Destiny" featuring Claudette Lyons broke into Billboard's official Spotify playlist "Top 100: Every #1 Hit Since 1958" at position #168, making Gianluca Zanna the only artist on the playlist without major label backing – standing alongside legends like The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and contemporary superstars.
The Zanna Records Model: Independence as Innovation
Founded by Gianluca Zanna in Sedona, Arizona, Zanna Records represents a new paradigm in the music industry. With over 150 original singles spanning multiple genres – from EDM and dance to hard rock and classical – the label has created a diverse catalog that defies conventional categorization.
As the EDM duo "Luca and Claudette" alongside singer Claudette Lyons, Zanna has crafted a signature sound that blends hypnotic production with powerful vocals, creating music that resonates across demographics and borders.
From Italy to Arizona: An Immigrant's American Dream
Born in Italy and immigrating to America in 1998 at age 30, Gianluca Zanna's journey embodies the American Dream through artistic vision and entrepreneurial determination. With a background that includes Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapy, Krav Maga Military Black Belt instructor, and diverse life experiences, Zanna brings a unique perspective to his music production and business strategy. "I came to America with nothing but a dream to become a music producer," Zanna recalls. "Every milestone we achieve at Zanna Records is proof that in America, independent vision can triumph over corporate machinery. We're writing our own rules."
About Gianluca Zanna / Zanna Records
Gianluca Zanna is an Italian-American music producer, CEO of Zanna Records, and one half of the EDM duo Luca and Claudette. Based in Sedona, Arizona, Zanna has built one of the most successful independent music catalogs in recent history, achieving global distribution, millions of streams, and international media recognition without major label support. His music spans genres from EDM and dance to hard rock and classical, united by authentic production and universal themes.
Zanna Records, founded by Gianluca Zanna, represents the future of independent music – where artistic vision, business acumen, and direct fan connection create sustainable success outside traditional industry structures.
Gianluca Zanna
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