ZANNA RECORDS SHATTERS 16 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS Independent Label from the desert of Arizona Proves Major Labels Are No Longer the Gatekeepers of Global Success

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From a Home Studio in the Arizona Desert to International Charts, Radio Airwaves Across 39+ Countries, and Coverage in Rolling Stone, Forbes, and Billboard Italia

Zanna Records official Youtube Channel breaks the first 16 Million views in just few months

Sedona, Arizona – February 11, 2026 – Zanna Records, the independent music label founded by Italian-American music producer Gianluca Zanna, has officially surpassed 16 million views on its YouTube channel Gianluca Zanna Music, a milestone achieved on February 10, 2026. This landmark moment crowns an extraordinary period of growth for the Arizona-based label, which continues to defy every expectation of what independent artists can accomplish without major label backing, corporate funding, or industry gatekeepers.

The 16 million view milestone arrives amid a surge of international breakthroughs for Zanna Records. In the span of just months, the label’s releases have penetrated markets from North America to Europe to South America, earning chart positions, heavyweight media coverage, and the kind of organic listener engagement that money simply cannot buy.

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Looking for You - Silent Era Feat. Claudette Lyons over 800k views in less than 3 weeks no promotional budget a video done with an iPhone and 2 tickets to the Empire State Building

International Radio Dominance

Zanna Records has achieved remarkable global radio penetration. “Looking for You – Silent Era” by Luca and Claudette, the label’s flagship EDM duo, has entered top rotation on over 20 FM stations across Brazil, one of the world’s largest music markets, while simultaneously generating unprecedented listener engagement at Sweden’s Puls FM, where audiences are actively calling in to request the track – a rare phenomenon in today’s streaming-dominated landscape that signals genuine grassroots enthusiasm.

This dual-continent success builds on an already staggering radio footprint: Zanna Records releases have been played on over 1,000 radio stations across 39+ countries, including documented radio play reaching as far as Antarctica. Top Hits USA (RPM), the international professional DJ music service distributing to over 1,000 radio stations, 2,000 entertainment venues, and 3,000+ retail outlets, added “You Are My Destiny” to its Hit Disc for two consecutive months, placing it alongside artists like Charlie Puth, Khalid, and Chris Brown.

Chart-Topping Achievements

The label’s flagship single “You Are My Destiny,” written by Gianluca Zanna and featuring singer Claudette Lyons, has amassed a remarkable string of chart achievements. The track 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 entire playlist without major record label backing. The song has surpassed legendary artists including Coolio and Steve Miller Band on the playlist, positioned just behind Donna Summer.

Additional chart milestones include reaching #1 on the North American College and Community Radio Chart (NAAC) in September 2025, and climbing to #3 on Amazon’s Best Sellers Dance & Electronic Charts in October 2025, positioned ahead of cultural icons including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, David Guetta, and Pitbull.

Major Media Recognition

Zanna Records and its artists have earned coverage from some of the most prestigious publications in the world, including Rolling Stone US (as finalists of America’s Next Top Hitmaker with an exclusive photoshoot at Rolling Stone headquarters in New York), Rolling Stone UK (chronicling Gianluca Zanna’s journey from Italy to America), Forbes Scotland (featuring the label’s corporate music ventures), Billboard Italia, Music Connection (with the editorial “When Dreams Cross Borders: The Gianluca Zanna Phenomenon”), and PIX 11 News New York. Gianluca Zanna and Claudette Lyons were also named finalists at the prestigious America’s Top Next Hitmaker 2025.

Gianluca Zanna and Claudette Lyons in Time Square NY celebrating the international Radio Success of You Are My Destiny

Hollywood Representation & Industry Partnerships

In December 2025, the EDM duo Luca and Claudette officially signed with JJ Entertainment in Hollywood, the agency led by veteran industry executive Jody Jackson, whose career spans over 40 years working with artists including the Eagles, Madonna, and the Beach Boys.

Upcoming: “Live with No Regrets” – A Rock Supergroup Recording

Zanna Records is set to make waves in the hard rock world with “Live with No Regrets,” an original rock anthem scheduled for analog recording in Los Angeles in March 2026. The project features an extraordinary lineup of rock legends:

Vocals: Kevin Martin (Candlebox)

Bass Guitar: Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake)

Drums: Robin Diaz (Courtney Love/Hole, LIVE, The Band)

Executive Producer/Engineer/Mixer: Danny Saber (The Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Marilyn Manson)

Lead Guitar: Rudy Sarzo (Hurricane)

The project represents Zanna Records’ expansion into hard rock, bringing together Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum talent under one roof for a recording that honors the spirit of classic rock while delivering fresh, powerful energy.

The Zanna Records Story

Gianluca Zanna immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1998, bringing with him a deep passion for music and an entrepreneurial spirit that had already led him to found Italy’s first Music Connection Magazine called Contatto Discografico. From the ground up, he built Zanna Records into an independent label that has now released over 150 original singles across multiple genres, achieved 16 million YouTube views, generated over 6 million streams on “You Are My Destiny” alone, and earned radio play in 39+ countries – all from a home studio in Sedona, Arizona, with no major label backing, no corporate funding, and no industry connections.

As both a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Krav Maga Black Belt Military Instructor, Zanna brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective to his artistry and business. His creative partnership with singer Claudette Lyons – performing as the EDM duo Luca and Claudette – has produced a catalog of music that resonates with audiences across continents and cultures.

“Sixteen million views is not just a number,” said Gianluca Zanna, CEO and Founder of Zanna Records. “It’s 16 million moments where someone chose to listen to music created from the heart, without the machinery of a major label behind it. Every single view represents a person who discovered us organically and decided our music was worth their time. That’s the most powerful validation an independent artist can receive.”