Danilo Acquisto

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Rock Premium Outlet, chats to Danilo Acquisto about why the traditional “firm, medium, plush” way of buying beds is outdated, what makes Blue Rock different from other mattress stores and why people should care about support as much as comfort.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 months.

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 Danilo Acquisto about their new single, Calling For You Ringback, which is a reimagined and elevated version of their debut release and sees the group step into an exciting new era. 

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 with Rhyma (who was previously her client when she worked in PR) and what to expect from her in the future.

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 Angel M and how they balance married life with their musical endeavours. 

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 music scene and even performs one of this songs live in the studio.