Danilo Acquisto

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...

South African singer-songwriter Shaza has joined forces with acclaimed Zimbabwean DJ and producer Young DLC on her new single,  “I Will Not Forget” — a vibrant blend of Afro-dance, pop, and heartfelt storytelling. At its core, the track is about gratitude, resilience, and remembering how far you’ve come. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about her latest...

With  Lost My Way , Cape Town artist YOSHE doesn’t just blend genres — he folds them into each other, bends them sideways, and breaks the rules entirely. He sits down with Danilo Acquisto to chat about how the track was written years ago during the height of his success with Grassy Spark (which wasn’t initially meant for public release), how its meaning has evolved...

Multifaceted South African artist Zinah returns with her brand-new single, “we know”. Known for her deeply honest songwriting and soulful vocals, Zinah delivers a powerful, emotionally charged track that explores the quiet ache of holding on when it’s time to let go. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about carving her own path in the music industry and what fans can expect f...

Introducing 19-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer Max More, who steps into the spotlight with his debut single “Stuck on You”. The single was co-produced by renowned South African singer-songwriter and producer Lee Cole, who known for his rich musicality and emotionally resonant sound. He chats to Danilo Acquisto about finding and crafting his own musical journey in the ind...

Get ready to feel the heat. Canadian pop royalty Shawn Desman and powerhouse vocalist Jamie Fine have teamed up to deliver what is already being called one of the biggest pop anthems of the year – “BODY”, now officially released to South African radio. The duo sits down with Danilo Acquisto and Delucia Daniels to chat about their chemistry and friendship, and they are p...

"Pressure" is Kat Newood’s second single of 2025 and a pulsating dance-pop track that speaks to the challenges of navigating the corporate world while holding on to your creative identity. She chats to Celest Anthony, who stands in for Danilo Acquisto, about how she left her job to pursue music and what she has in store for the future. 

Afterthe success of their smash hit Rebel Heart featuring South African superstar Jimmy Nevis, Cape Town’s celebrated duo Acoustic Element returns with a brand-new single, Break of Dawn , teaming up with rising star Andre Graham. The duo chats to Danilo Acquisto about their collab, their approach to songwriting and what to expect from them in the future. 

Danilo Acquisto surprises Maxine Ceasar, as her track "Elixir" makes its way into the top 3 on The Hit 30. 

She’s got one of the most recognisable voices in UK pop right now, but this time, Mimi Webb is doing something she’s never done before: teaming up with another pop powerhouse, Meghan Trainor, on a disco-laced, glitter-punch of a track called "Mind Reader". She joins Danilo Acquisto and Delucia Daniels to share more about her upcoming singles, how she's channeling her inner Mimi to beco...

Score composer and music artist, Jason Winde, joins Danilo Acquisto in studio to chat about how his parents surprised him with a meeting with Hans Zimmer and how he created the track "What Would Doris Do?". 

South African alt-pop duo Faker Streets release their emotionally charged new single, “All I Wanted”, a powerful collaboration with rising star Anica Kiana. Driven by raw vulnerability and heartfelt honesty, “All I Wanted” explores the pain of one-sided love and the disillusionment that comes with giving everything to someone who never truly wanted you....