MEMORIA: Every Song Has a Story is an upcoming documentary project by Texas-based bilingual recording artist Trey Thomason, professionally known as Gringo Loko.

The documentary explores the creation of the song “Memoria,” the experiences surrounding its release, and the broader lessons independent artists can learn about creative ownership, documentation, collaboration, and protecting artistic work in the modern music industry.

“Memoria” is a Spanish-language reggaeton song inspired by memories of a past relationship connected to Medellín, Colombia. The song reflects on nostalgia, emotional distance, and the lingering impact of someone who remains present in memory even after time and separation.

The song was written and recorded in Medellín, Colombia during Trey Thomason’s time living and creating music in the city.

Gringo Loko is the professional artist name of Trey Thomason, a Texas-based bilingual recording artist, songwriter, DJ, and creator advocate whose music blends Southern hip-hop, reggaeton, and Latin urban influences shaped by years of travel and creative work in Medellín, Colombia.

While music is the foundation of the project, the documentary also explores larger themes involving:

• creative ownership

• artist identity

• collaboration dynamics

• copyright awareness

• independent artist challenges

• resilience under pressure

• documentation and creator rights

The goal of the project is educational and reflective rather than sensationalized.

Dimahier participated in the recording and production process surrounding the song during collaborative studio sessions in Medellín. The exact nature of the parties’ creative and business understandings later became part of a broader disagreement regarding ownership, expectations, and usage rights connected to the project.

The parties worked within an independent collaborative production relationship involving payment for recording and production-related services. The documentary explores how independent artists often operate informally and the complications that can arise when expectations and ownership terms are not fully documented in writing from the beginning.

“Náufrago” is a separate song released by Dimahier that became connected to the broader dispute surrounding “Memoria.”

According to Trey Thomason’s public statements and documentation, the release raised concerns regarding the unauthorized use of protected lyrical and melodic elements associated with “Memoria.”

DMCA takedown notices were submitted as part of Trey Thomason’s effort to protect what he believes to be his intellectual property rights connected to “Memoria.”

The documentary explores the role digital copyright enforcement tools can play for independent artists navigating disputes involving ownership and unauthorized usage claims.

No.

The documentary is intended to explore creator rights, independent artist realities, documentation practices, and the emotional and professional challenges that can emerge from creative disputes.

The project is structured as a creator-rights case study and educational narrative rather than a sensationalized controversy project.

The project encourages artists to think more seriously about:

• split sheets

• ownership discussions

• metadata

• documentation habits

• payment records

• copyright registration

• communication clarity

• producer and collaborator agreements

• long-term protection of creative work

One of the central messages of the documentary is that creativity and business can no longer be separated in the modern independent music industry.

Many independent music collaborations begin informally between friends, collaborators, producers, engineers, or artists working quickly in creative environments.

The documentary explores how misunderstandings can become significantly more complicated once songs begin generating attention, opportunities, investment, media exposure, or business momentum.

Documentation helps reduce confusion surrounding expectations, ownership, usage rights, and future responsibilities.

Yes.

The project is based on real experiences, public releases, documented communications, and the broader events surrounding the creation and release of “Memoria.”

Official Project Hub:
http://gringolokomusic.com/memoria

The project hub includes:

• documentary teaser

• timeline of events

• article series

• project background

• creator-rights context

• additional media and updates