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Gianluca Zanna

Gianluca Zanna is an internationally renowned songwriter and music producer whose independent label has achieved what many thought impossible without major label backing.

Originally from Rome, Italy, and based in the United States since 1998, Zanna has built Zanna Records from the ground up—proving that exceptional artistry and strategic persistence can break through even the most insular industry barriers.

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The Journey

When Gianluca Zanna arrived in America in 1998, he had no contacts in the music business, no major label backing, and no clear path into one of the world’s most competitive industries. What he did have was vision, relentless work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Today, Zanna Records has accumulated over 26 million total YouTube views (vidIQ certified, May 2026),

1.13 million monthly YouTube Music listeners, and global radio airplay across 301+ stations in 78+ countries on 6 continents. The label’s flagship track “You Are My Destiny (Druumix Remix Future)” featuring Claudette Lyons has surpassed 4.3 million streams, while “Wake Up America” has exceeded 20 million TikTok views (Songstats confirmed).

Zanna Records is ranked in the top 5% of all YouTube creators worldwide, generating over 907,000 weekly views among creators in the 10K–50K subscriber tier.

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Chart-Topping Success

In September 2025, “You Are My Destiny (Future Remix)”—a collaboration between Zanna and singer Claudette Lyons performing as Luca & Claudette—reached number one on the North American College and Community Radio Chart, dominating airwaves across the United States and Canada.

The success continued into October when the song climbed to number three on Amazon’s Best Sellers Dance & Electronic Charts, outranking tracks by Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, David Guetta, and Pitbull. Top Hits USA added the song to rotation across their network—securing playlist placement alongside Taylor Swift across more than 1,000 stations—for two consecutive months.

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Major Upcoming Releases

Live with No Regrets — Analog Rebellion (May 15, 2026)

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Zanna’s rock project “Live with No Regrets — Analog Rebellion” releases May 15, 2026, and features a world-class lineup of rock legends:

• Kevin Martin — Vocals (Candlebox)

• Rudy Sarzo — Bass (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot, Dio)

• Robert Sarzo — Guitar (Hurricane)

• Robin Diaz — Drums (Hole, POD, LIVE, Candlebox)

• Danny Saber — Producer (Rolling Stones, U2, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, Madonna)

• Gianluca Zanna — Songwriter & Executive Producer

You Are My Destiny — Joseph Wooten Instrumental Soul Remake (June 21, 2026)

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Three-time Grammy-nominated keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, author, and motivational speaker Joseph Wooten (Steve Miller Band, The Wooten Brothers) starts collaborating with Zanna Records for a stunning instrumental soul remake of “You Are My Destiny,” releasing June 21, 2026, with production by Danny Saber.

Global Radio Footprint

Zanna Records holds one of the most remarkable independent radio footprints in the world: 301+ stations across 78+ countries on 6 continents (WARM-verified). Notable station relationships include NDR1 Germany (6.9M audience) Sunshine-Live Remix Hamburg (1.286M audience), Clubsandwich Berlin (312,600), RMF Depeche Mode Warsaw (305,000), Dance FM Cyprus, Darwin FM Australia, Radio3 FM Japan, Rádio Energia 97 FM São Paulo, and stations across Israel, the UK, South America, and beyond.

A landmark press moment emerged on April 16, 2026, when Zanna’s music aired simultaneously in Russia (Radio Pilot, Yekaterinburg), Belarus (Center FM, Minsk), and Ukraine (Yantarne.FM) on the same calendar day—establishing a powerful “Music Unites” narrative.
 

Commercial & In-Store Distribution — iPlugger B2B Network

Zanna Records has secured placement across a global network of B2B commercial music platforms through iPlugger, reaching an estimated 600,000+ commercial, retail, hotel, and hospitality locations across 150+ countries. Confirmed partners include:

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• MoodMedia (Netherlands/Global) — World’s leading in-store media specialist; 500,000 commercial locations in 150 countries

• Stingray Business (Montreal/Global) — 400+ channels, 25M+ licensed tracks; in-store, hotel, TV, streaming, 100+ radio stations

• M-Cube (Italy/Global — 106 countries) — 400 brands, 45,000 installations; global retail brand network

• Retail Radio / Spectrio (USA/Canada) — 70,000+ locations across North America

• Xenox (Netherlands/Global) — 50,000+ media outlets across 20 countries

• DMD2 Music (Switzerland, formerly hotelradio.fm / instore.fm / Spot.fm) — 1,000,000 daily listeners; hotels, retail, restaurants, fitness, corporate

• Timbre Media (India/Middle East) — 200+ stations; corporate, FM, DTH, hotel, mall, retail; equity partnership with Saregama

• My Instore Radio (Denmark) — B2B in-store network, 50+ countries; 3x Gazelle Award winner

• Moojic (India, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia) — 3,000 retail outlets across Asia & Middle East

• MARELL Mediasystems (Netherlands/Benelux) — 1,200 commercial locations

• IMPAQT Media (Netherlands) — Branded music and media, 9 countries

• Trend Music (Netherlands) — B2B radio station network

• Custom Channels (USA) — B2B custom music channels

• Music Now (South Africa) — South African retail landscape

• DMX In-Store Radio (South Africa) — South African retail in-store

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Industry Recognition & Media Coverage

Zanna and Lyons were named finalists at America’s Top Next Hitmaker in September 2025, earning a photoshoot at Rolling Stone Magazine headquarters in New York City.

His achievements have been featured in:

• Rolling Stone (US & UK)

• Billboard Italia

• Forbes Magazine (Scotland — corporate music ventures)

• Music Connection Magazine (“When Dreams Cross Borders: The Gianluca Zanna Phenomenon”)

• Entrepreneur UK

Zanna has made television appearances on Fox News San Diego and PIX 11 News New York, and attended Grammy Week in Los Angeles in 2026.

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World-Class Collaborations

Zanna’s commitment to production excellence is reflected in his collaborators:

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Danny Saber — Music Producer

One of rock and pop’s most prolific producers, Danny Saber has worked with the Rolling Stones, U2, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, and Madonna. Saber serves as producer on both the Analog Rebellion project and the Joseph Wooten remake.

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Brian Reeves — Sound Engineer

A multiplatinum, Grammy Award-winning sound engineer whose credits include U2, Billy Idol, Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer, Simple Minds, and Carlos Santana. Reeves has mixed many of Zanna Records’ releases, bringing world-class sonic quality to every track.

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Claes Cornelius — Label Consultant

The former Mega Records A&R executive who discovered and launched Ace of Base to international stardom joined Zanna Records as a mentor and consultant in 2025. Cornelius and Zanna are also co-authoring a biography titled All That I Wanted. This partnership combines cutting-edge artistry with decades of industry expertise.

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The Zanna Records Catalog

With a catalog exceeding 150 original compositions, Zanna Records spans multiple genres including EDM, Pop, Rock, Spaghetti Western, and Pop Opera.

The label’s signature sound draws from 1990s dance-pop aesthetics with contemporary production techniques, creating music that resonates across generations.

Key catalog titles include “You Are My Destiny,” “I Am Destiny,” “Looking for You — Silent Era,” and “Wake Up America.” The label is also home to Zanna’s brother Marco Zanna, guitarist and official Zanna Records artist.

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Looking Forward

Zanna’s vision extends toward securing major label partnerships for global distribution and licensing while maintaining the creative independence that has defined Zanna Records’ success.

Upcoming milestones include the Live from the Bedroom weekly YouTube micro-concert series launching May 15, 2026, and the Sedona Equinox Awakening Retreat (September 21–24, 2026) an exclusive concert in Sedona for only 10 guests.

The Zanna Records story demonstrates that chart success and industry recognition don’t require traditional gatekeepers just exceptional production quality, strategic relationship-building, and the persistence to build something extraordinary one station at a time.

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Contact & Inquiries

For licensing, collaborations, radio submissions, or media inquiries:

Email: zanna@zanna.us Website: www.zannarecords.com