History of Totally Imported | In the Music Business since 2016

IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS SINCE 2016

HISTORY

Totally Imported was founded in 2016 as a dynamic hub in music publishing, discography and entertainment consulting.

Thanks to the passion and experience of its team, the company has become asupportive "hub" for artists and companies in the industry, adapting and thriving in an ever-changing environment.

Since its inception, Totally Imported has produced numerous records and managed the rights of artists such as Davide Shorty, Godblesscomputers, Missey, Ghemon, AINÉ, Funk Shui Project, Angelica and Koralle.

In 2019, the company was recognized as the best creative start-up by the City of Bologna, a testament to its commitment and impact in the industry. Over the years, Totally Imported has actively collaborated with some of the leading Italian and international record companies and publishers.

Starting in 2020, one of its missions has been to create a "channel" between Italy and the international market, forging partnerships with prestigious foreign distributors, such as AWAL in the UK.

Close collaboration with major industry players such as Universal, Sony, and Warner enabled Totally Imported to win a Latin Grammy as co-editor of author Chiara Stroia.

In 2021, Totally Imported participated in the 71st edition of the Sanremo Festival in the "Nuove Proposte" category as producer and publisher, with artist Davide Shorty placed 2nd and winner of the "Lucio Dalla Press Room Award," "Enzo Jannacci NUOVO IMAIE Award," and "Lunezia 2021 Award."

THE NEW FACE OF TOTALLY IMPORTED

Today, Totally Imported is concerned with Rights Management, which is the synthesis of the Company's journey and professionalism, recognizing the crucial importance of protecting and enhancing music rights in an ever-changing marketplace.

The company is dedicated to providing comprehensive copyright management services, ensuring that artists and producers receive fair compensation for their creative works.

With a proactive and technologically advanced approach, Totally Imported monitors the use of works, manages licenses, and accurately distributes fees, supporting creators in maximizing their earnings and protecting their interests at every stage of the creative and commercial process.

GOALS

In summary, Totally Imported's goals as a rights manager focus on protecting, enhancing and maximizing music rights, using an innovative and technologically advanced approach to support artists at every stage of their creative and commercial journey.

The company is oriented toward research and development of the latest data monitoring and analysis technologies.

Totally Imported wants to continue to forge partnerships with international distributors and rights management companies. These partnerships aim to extend the global reach of artists' musical works and facilitate access to international markets.

Another key goal is to educate artists and companies about their rights and best practices for protecting and enhancing them.

Finally, Totally Imported aims to be a leader in innovation in the music rights industry. This includes exploring new ways of using musical works, such as integrating with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

highlights

We look back at some of the most significant events in the life of Totally Imported from 2016 to the present.

In this section, you will find a collection of the key moments and successes that have defined our journey, from early productions to more recent international collaborations.

Learn about the milestones that have made Totally Imported a benchmark in the industry.