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 release the groundbreaking album Love Letters To Me. He sits down with Danilo Acquisto to chat about how AI has changed the way he makes music and what people can expect from this coming album. 

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 unfolds, it acknowledges how past pain and difficult experiences can quietly shape fears and hold us back from fully embracing the present.

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 artist creating from a deeply personal place.” 

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 terms of songwriting and performing. 

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 year. 

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 existence and performs one of her original tracks live in studio. 

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 boxers who stand and fight many challenges in life but still rise and continue to fight.