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KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer March 18, 2026

Pink Panta creates Buss Song Sundays platform to expose Jamaican culture

Multi world clash champion and iconic Jamaican sound system selector ‘Di General’ Pink Panta continues to play a pivotal role in promoting Jamaican music and emerging talent through his widely viewed Buss Song Sundays platform on TikTok.

The online showcase, which was launched in Manchester last summer, has quickly grown into an important space where both established and up-and-coming artistes can present their music to audiences locally and internationally. Each week, the nine-time world clash winner uses the platform to spotlight new songs, provide exposure for rising talent, and connect fans with fresh sounds emerging from Jamaica’s vibrant music scene.

According to Pink Panta, the initiative was born out of a desire to give young artistes a fair opportunity to be heard.

“Buss Song Sundays is about giving artistes a platform,” he explained. “A lot of talented youths out there just need an opportunity for their music to reach people. Through TikTok, we are able to connect their music with a global audience.”

Di General Pink Panta conceptualised Buss Song Sundays with Hardinary. Among its earliest endorsements were those by reggae and dancehall heavyweights Bounty Killer, Bugle and Chuck Fenda. Their support helped establish the platform’s credibility and set the foundation for what has since grown into a respected showcase for reggae and dancehall music, where fans can discover new sounds and connect with artistes.

Beyond the digital space, Pink Panta has expanded the Buss Song Sundays brand by hosting live events across Jamaica and overseas. The showcase has been staged in several locations around the island and internationally, including the United States, Antigua, and the Bahamas, bringing Jamaican music and culture to audiences throughout the diaspora.

Pink Panta’s passion for promoting Jamaican music is rooted in decades of experience within the sound system culture. He began his career in the early 1990s on the Russo sound system, where he honed his skills behind the microphone, before later rising to prominence with the Manchester‑based Black Cat sound system, earning widespread recognition within the sound system fraternity.

His influence was recently highlighted when reggae star Richie Stephens publicly crowned him as the greatest selector during a staging of Buss Song Sundays in Kingston, further underscoring his impact and longevity within the sound system arena.

Over the years, Di General Pink Panta has remained committed to preserving and promoting Jamaica’s rich sound system heritage while embracing new digital platforms to keep the culture alive.

“Sound system culture has always been about breaking new music and giving artistes a chance,” he said. “Buss Song Sundays is simply continuing that tradition in a modern way.”

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