Danilo Acquisto

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 this year) and gets a special gift from the team on Women's Day. 

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 about his love for lamb curry and rotis.

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 eating extreme sour sweets!

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 offering as she follows in the footsteps of her chart-topping hits, ‘Happy’ and ‘Just Hold On’. 

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 from his love for validation into validating his love for the people closest to him and even performs an acoustic version of the track for the very first time. 

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 from her in the future. 

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 industry and what listeners can expect from him in the future.