What started out as a normal morning on WhatsApp line ended up being a day to remember. Long-time fan, Diago Jackson, who is a part of The Hit 30 family, sent the team a message stating that he named his little brother after Acquisto as he stated he had been a fan of the show and presenter for years. Subsequently, the family was invited to the studio, and we finally got to meet the group. 

Choccy Chox chats to Danilo Acquisto about the release of the lead single off of his debut EP, "Choices", titled "I'm The One". He shares more about what the song is about, how it took more than two years to write and produce the track as well as what to expect from the EP.

The long-awaited debut single of XO Xavier is finally here. He joins Danilo Acquisto live in studio for Spotlight SA to share more about his musical journey and what he has in store for fans in the future. 

Talented South African singer-songwriter, Amanda Luca has released her debut pop single, 'Ironic', which was co-written by producer & performer, Gino Lee. She shares more about her musical journey including being a wedding (and sometimes funeral) singer as well as her pathway to becoming a pop star. 

South African's rising star, lordkez, joins Danilo Acquisto for the first time to chat about her new single "Enthralled". It features the vocals of American rapper, Bas, and tells the story of "the energy between two people that love each other and are brave enough to say it and own it." She also shares more about her own music journey and what people can expect from her album "Testament". 

Choccy Chox reunited with Danilo Acquisto on the Hit 30 to chat about his brand new song "SoulMate". He talks about his journey from being a part of GoodLuck to becoming a solo artist - a lifelong dream for the young South African. He also shares more about his own businesses and how music has been his outlet. 

Cape Town duo and longtime friend, 3Face and Cee, chats to Danilo Acquisto about their new song "Scrollin'", which is about seeing a beautiful woman in person and never seeing her again, so all you do is scroll through social media to try and find her. The pair also share more about their musical journey, how they are aiming to appeal to the Western market as well as jam to Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" in their bathroom. 

SAMA award-winning artist, Kyle Deutsch, is back with his first single of the year "Tell Me Something". He shares more about becoming a dad and the lessons his learnt so far, welcoming in the next chapter in his musical journey as well as working on a clothing line that we will coming out later this year. 

Durban's very own, Sheen Skaiz, is back and better than ever before with his latest single "Boomslang". Produced by Jaydon Lewis, he shares more about his music evolution and what we can expect to see from him in the coming year.

Pretoria-born popstar, Martin Gill, chats to Danilo Acquisto about his brand new single "Say". He shares more about what the song is about, opening for award-winning musician, Calum Scott as well as what listeners can expect to see and hear from him in the coming year.