Danilo Acquisto

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...

Hailing from Johannesburg’s vibrant township of Eldorado Park, Dey Say are redefining what it means to be young, creative and proudly South African. The four -  Chadwell Johnson, Leandre Johnson, Elim Solomons, and Joaquin Jardine - aged between 16 and 20, are connected by brotherhood, harmonies, and a shared dream to bring pop music to the forefront of Africa. Solomons chats to Da...

Off the back of His first global release and “Back to the Beach” going viral in Europe, multi-award-winning Mzansi artist, Kyle Deutsch, unleashes his single, “Calling”, with Willem Stander. The Durban-born singer chats to Maka Tanga, who stands in for Danilo Acquisto, shares more about this new chapter in his musical career and when we can expect his album. 

South African singer and songwriter Tamaryn is embracing a bold new chapter with the release of her highly anticipated single, “Never Alone” . Marking her first release under her birth name, “Never Alone” blends Afrobeats rhythms and radiant pop melodies with a message that is as spiritual as it is universal. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about recreating her brand, working...

Durban’s beloved live electronic duo Veranda Panda are back and bolder than ever with their most daring, genre-defying body of work to date. Their brand-new EP, Ascension is out now with lead single Love Today featuring Angel M marking a triumphant evolution in their sound and message. The pair chats to Maka Tanga, who stands in for Danilo Acquisto, about their brand new song, working with A...

Danilo Acquisto and Delucia Daniels surprise their newest team member, Tara Lee, and her current news presenter, Rinaldo Felaar, with gifts as the crew ushers in a new era on The Hit 30. 

After announcing that Rinaldo Felaar will be leaving The Hit 30 team to take on a new, exciting presenter role at the station, the dynamic and hilarious, Tara Lee, joins the team in his place alongside Danilo Acquisto and Delucia Daniels. 

A bold new voice in Afro-pop has arrived. DAMIN, hailing from Atlantis, Cape Town, has officially stepped into the spotlight with his debut single "WENA DON FEVA". He sits down with Danilo Acquisto to chat about his musical journey, how he's crafting his own path in the scene and what to expect from him in the future. 

Pop sensation Ben Rodrigues is back with his latest single “Homesick” and the release sets the stage for Rodrigues’ upcoming “Homesick” South African Tour this September, his first national run following a successful UK tour earlier this year. He sits down with Danilo Acquisto to share more about how his tour impacted his new music, how he's moving away from the pop m...

South African pop artist Britney Meistre celebrates her birthday today with the release of her most intimate single yet, “Rescue”. It also marks the beginning of a new chapter, as Britney announces the upcoming release of her debut EP "25". She chats to Danilo Acquisto about how she wrote the song with musical genius, Lee Cole, and what the releasing her first EP means to her. 

Following the incredible success of her previous single, which dominated major commercial radio charts for over four consecutive weeks, Lady Zamar is back to turn up the heat with her brand-new single, “Show Me,” featuring rising Afrobeats star Fido. She sits down with Danilo Acquisto to share more about her new music, what she has in store for her album (which is being released later...

One of South Africa's rising stars, Maxine Ceasar, gets surprised by The Hit 30 team, as they wish her a very happy Women's Day. Her husband, award-winning comedian, also shares a sweet message to his wife ahead of their second wedding anniversary. 

The Hit 30 surprises GoodLuck's, Jules Harding, and wishes her a very happy Women's Day. 

Acclaimed South African singer, producer and performer Robin Pieters returns with his most personal and soul-stirring release yet “September”. More than just a heartbreak anthem, the track is a tender journey through grief, acceptance, and the often painful art of letting go. He sits down with Danilo Acquisto to share more about the song, what he's up to musically and even tells us abo...

South African superstar, Will Linley, sits down with Danilo Acquisto to chat about his new single "First Love". He shares exclusive, never-heard-before demos of the track of how it came together and how the song was birthed after Linley experienced his first heartbreak. Producer, Delucia Daniels, also puts Linley on the spot where he tells us all about his first times for everything - all while ea...