Danilo Acquisto

Durban artists Sheen Skaiz and Kyle Deutsch reunite alongside renowned producer Sketchy Bongo for the release of their brand-new single, On The Way . The duo chats to Danilo Acquisto and The Hit 30 team about how the song is a story of distance, disagreement and reconciliation, and captures the emotional push and pull that defines many relationships. They also share what's up next for them and how...

South African hitmaker Sketchy Bongo returns with "By My Side," a vibrant new collaboration featuring rising sibling duo The Woods (Destiny Woods & Tyron Woods) and long-time friends and collaborators Locnville. Blending infectious production with heartfelt lyricism, the track captures the feeling of finding someone you trust completely and choosing to walk t...

We "Can't Get Enough" of Vumalaa and Bipolar Sunshine as they team up for their new track. Danilo Acquisto and the team chat to the South African to share more about the collaboration and what to expect from him in the future. 

Currently in Ibiza, Spain, Jarrad Ricketts chats to Danilo Acquisto about his first single of the year "Higher Into The Light". He shares more about rediscovering this love for music, working with Mr Mallum and what to expect from his upcoming album. 

Two of South Africa's superstars, Kurt April and Anica Kiana team up yet again for another incredible track, "Light My Fire". They share more about how they came together and have formed a great friendship, experimenting in the music industry and what's still to come from the duo. 

In this exciting episode, we dive into the fast-growing world of esports and gaming culture in South Africa with Jaco Sauer from RGB Gaming. We explore how competitive gaming is becoming more than just entertainment; it's emerging as a powerful tool for youth development, education, and digital skills training.

Danilo Acquisto and Tara Lee sit down with Austin Khodumo, Marketing Manager at Comic Con Cape Town, to chat about what makes Comic Con Cape Town unique, some of the highlights so far and why do you think fans can’t get enough of this one-of-kind event. 

Danilo Acquisto and Tara Lee are joined by cosplayers, Jared and Jess, to share more about what it is like to be a cosplayer, getting into character and the positive effect it has on their mental health. 

Amidst all of the comic and anime action at Comic Con 2026, Danilo Acquisto and Tara Lee came across ArkProvisions, which is owned by the incredible Claire Swanson, to try Mexican candy. 

Cape Town-born pop artist Eva Marie officially enters a fearless new chapter today with the release of her electrifying new single, “IT GIRL.” Marking a defining moment in her artistic evolution, the track positions her as a standout name in the next wave of global pop. An award-winning vocalist with performance experience spanning both Cape Town and Los Angeles, Eva Marie brings toget...

Aizo Clutch is a versatile producer whose sound has helped shape the evolution of South African Deep House over the past decade. Growing up in London, he was immersed in the city’s grime scene, where raw energy, rhythm and attitude mattered more than polish. That early exposure to bass heavy, stripped back music continues to inform his creative language today. He sits down with Danilo Acquis...

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.