Danilo Acquisto

South African singer-songwriter and producer Lee Cole releases his latest single, “Ice=Cream”. The track marks a vibrant departure from his previous releases, showcasing a fresh, dance-driven sound. He chats to Danilo Acquisto about his new music journey, being an independent artist and what to expect from him in the future. 

South African musician and producer Pixie Whip releases her latest single, Spirited Boy, and chats to Danilo Acquisto about her forthcoming EP “Mood Butterfly” (due for release in April 2025). She shares more about how the track is a tribute to the divine masculine—an energy that embodies both softness and strength, bringing healing and gratitude to her life. Plus, she gives us a special performance of "Cinnamon Whiskey" - an unreleased track coming soon. 

Heinrich Absolon, Mr Cape Town Pride 2025, and Shuvandre Rodriguez, Miss Cape Town Pride 2025, joins Danilo Acquisto to chat about what they plan to do during their reign, what to expect from the Mardi Gras and how people can get their tickets. 

Barry Reid, Stage Manager at the Cape Town Pride 2025, chats to Danilo Acquisto about to people can expect to see at the Mardi Gras event taking place on Saturday 1 March 2025. 

The Hit 30 Team surprise calls Tymicah, as her track, "Nina", becomes her first number 1 song on the chart.

Money Badoo joins Danilo Acquisto on The Hit 30 to chat about her song, “Heartbreak Hotel”, which offers a poignant glimpse into the emotional depth of her upcoming album M$RYLUV$CMPNY. With themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, she shares more about what people can expect from her album and her future plans in the music industry.

Tymicah, whose song "Nina" is currently rocking on The Hit 30, joins Danilo Acquisto in studio to chat about the song and shares more about her growing music career. She also partakes in a special quiz against Delucia Daniels and Rinaldo Felaar. 

For the first time this year, The Hit 30 with Danilo Acquisto kicks off Spotlight SA with 19-year-old South African-German singer-songwriter, Eva Marie. After her success on social media, she released her debut single, Hate You, signalling the beginning of her rise in the music industry. 

Danilo Acquisto pops into the KroesRocks Kolloquium and checks in with the crowd while getting some of their favourite curly-haired tips for summer. 

Acclaimed multi-award-winning DJ and music producer DJ Fresh (SA) returns with a deeply personalnew single, “Mama (Thabiso)”, the lead track from his brand-new EP, ‘RE:Fresh,’ which is a heartfelt tribute to the memory of an extraordinary woman: Thabiso, the mother of his children. He shares more about what the song means to him and their children, and what to expect from his EP.