Danilo Acquisto

Celebrating 10 years in the DJ industry, with two years as the Entertainment Manager of Destiny nightclub, DJ Mickz sits down with Celest Anthony (who stands in for Danilo Acquisto) to chat about his incredible career and what life is really like behind-the-scenes in the nightlife industry.

South African singer-songwriter Mbali Rose invites listeners into a moment of stillness with her new single, “Thank You to the Moon.” The song was written while Mbali was living in Nashville, Tennessee, during a period marked by homesickness, grief, and uncertainty. Far from home and missing South Africa deeply, she found herself questioning her direction in life. She sits down with Da...

Good Hope FM's 2026 Presenter Search Winner, Sasha Japtha AKA Big Scorp, joins The Hit 30 team for the first time to share more about her incredible journey to winning this year's presenter search and what to expect from her in the future. 

It’s been over a decade of Sunset Sweatshop, and your favourite indie-pop band is back with a new single, Take A Chance. The heart of the song is simple: sometimes the only way to express yourself is to take a chance and let your actions speak louder than explanations ever could. Ian Roussouw, the lead singer of the band, chats to Danilo Acquisto about their 10th year as a group, how their n...

In the first episode of Inside The Booth , we sit down with Foreplay, Gremlin and Kane, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of DJ culture. From building events and creating spaces for music lovers, to the realities of life behind the decks, they share their journey, insights and what’s really moving the scene right now.

For over a decade, December Streets have become a core part of the DNA of the South African music scene. Back with their latest offering, the new single delivers what the band says is "most honest song to date". Tristan Coetzee, the lead singer of the band, chats to Danilo Acquisto about how the band has never chased superficial things like fame or charts. For them, it’s always been about co...

In a celebration of love, unity and queer joy, Danilo Acquisto crosses to Rinaldo Felaar to share more about the theme for this year, which is "Ubuntu - I Am Because You Are", and how people can get their tickets for this magical event.

Danilo Acquisto crosses over to Rinaldo Felaar, who is on the ground at Cape Town Pride and chatting to Pride Ambassador, Nkosinathi Sangweni, about what to expect from the event and how people can get involved.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Mole has returned with his latest single and music video, “In My Head,” releasing an upbeat, pop-leaning indie-folk offering ahead of his highly anticipated Kirstenbosch concert on Sunday, 8 March. Recorded in a remote cabin in the mountainous, desert region of the Karoo, “In My Head” explores the emotional weight of feeling lost in...

Time Traveller is a new single by Lady Zamar taken from her album,  Emperor Eclipse:  Realm 1 - Awakening . Through  Time Traveller Lady Zamar accentuates her interpretation of the Afro-Beat sound. Rooted in rich melodies, textured percussions and layered harmonies; doing it the only way that Lady Zamar can do it. She sits down with Danilo Acquisto to share more about what the song...

Duane Harden, the legendary vocalist and songwriter whose voice defined the golden era of house music, is back. The artist who rocketed from a software engineering job at UPS to debuting at #1 in the UK with Armand Van Helden’s global smash "You Don't Know Me" is once again embracing technology to revolutionise his craft. Harden has teamed up with Soul Healer, his AI creative partner, to rel...

Joshua Gabriel is a South African pop artist and singer-songwriter recognised for his heartfelt lyrics and crossover sound with an energetic pop feel. He chats to Danilo Acquisto about his pop-rock single, “Wish You Well”, that begins in a place of genuine happiness and emotional ease, reflecting on the comfort of a healthy, loving relationship. He shares more about how as the story un...

South African-born, LA-based producer Vumaala, the stage name of Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and producer Bubele Booi, officially steps out from behind the scenes with the release of his debut single, Show Me, featuring Ré Alissa. Tara Lee chats to Vumaala about his incredible career, which he says is all about allowing himself "to be seen, not just as a producer, but as an artis...

South African songstress Lola Audreys is back with her latest single, Rum and Coke , a hook-filled pop track that fizzes with late-night energy and emotional honesty. She sits down with Danilo Acquisto to chat about how the track was born out of "wanting to capture that in-between time when you are moving from childhood into adolescence” and what's in store for the future. 

South African chart-topping singer-songwriter Carli J Myers has released her latest single, "Mood For You", and it’s attracting international attention with well over 250,000 Spotify streams within its first few weeks of release. She chats to Noni Radebe (who stands in for Danilo Acquisto) about creating music after the birth of her child and how it's change her perspective in term...

A promise is a promise, and Tara Lee delivered! The last time she spoke to Early B she said she would do an Afrikaans rap for him, and she just so happened to do it on his birthday alongside The Hit 30 team. It was also a double surprise for him, as he became this week’s number 1 with YoungstaCPT on their track “Y?STER”.

South African DJ and producer Otis Wesley returns with his second official release, “Ocean of Love,” featuring the mesmerising vocals of Sarah-Jane Thomas. Rooted in Afrohouse, He chats to Danilo Acquisto about how the track captures the unmistakable spirit of a South African December; sun-soaked days, late-night dance floors, and the emotional freedom that comes with the end of the ye...

South African singer-songwriter Amy Tjasink returns with a big Summer song, “Feels Like Mzansi,” a vibrant re-imagining inspired by the legendary Mango Groove classic, Special Star . The track forms part of a special Gallo Records project that bridges the golden era of South African music with today’s modern sound. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about how the project came into exis...

After celebrating her son's first birthday, the team surprises Amy Jones by welcoming her song, "Nobody", into the top 2. 

Before 2010 Lloyd Cele would never have imagined himself to be one of the South Africa’s most popular artists, speaker and TV presenter. Now, he has released yet another track, "Legends", which he wrote   to remind us that greatness isn’t reserved for the famous; it’s built by everyday warriors. He chats to Danilo Acquisto about how the song is inspired by Golden Glove...

Renowned for their infectious rhythms and soulful energy, South Africa’s acclaimed house trio Mi Casa return with a sizzling new single,  “TER MAIS,” poised to dominate the summer airwaves. He chats to Danilo Acquisto about how the song is about appreciating what you have and realising that having love is already having more and what they have in store for the...

Born and raised in Cape Town, Nalu is known for her genre-blending sound and her ability to turn womanhood, self-love, and human connection into deeply resonant art. Now, she steps confidently into her pop era with  Meteor - a dreamy, empowering single that transforms heartbreak into light. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about reinventing her sound and what fans can expect from her in...

Mike Olivier, Business Development Manager For The Western and Eastern Cape, chats to Danilo Acquisto about whether or not South Africans can really buy beds online with confidence. He shares more about different foam mattresses in the industry and what trends Blue Rock makes to contribute to the “future of sleep”. 

Sandhya Naidoo, Operations Manager at Blue Rock Premium Outlet, chats to Danilo Acquisto about why the traditional “firm, medium, plush” way of buying beds is outdated, what makes Blue Rock different from other mattress stores and why people should care about support as much as comfort. 

Finishing off a milestone year, South African singer-songwriter and producer Lee Cole releases his brand-new single, “Palace of Dreams.” He chats to Danilo Acquisto about how he's evolving his sound and experimenting heavily with synth textures and layered vocal harmonies. He also shares more about his end-of-year performances and what fans have to look forward to in the coming mo...