Nathan Jamal

Nathan Jamal
Born	Nathan Jamal Glynn Harrigan (1988-05-26) May 26, 1988 Brixton, South London
Nationality	British
Other names	Nathan Jamal TUNTUN
Occupation	Rapper Songwriter Producer Bassist
Years active	2017 - Present

Nathan Jamal Glynn Harrigan (born 26 May 1988), known professionally as Nathan Jamal, and by the stage names Roseland En Why Cee and TUNTUN, is a British rapper, songwriter, producer, and bassist. Emerging in 2017, he is known for blending elements of rap, R&B, dance, and bass-driven Black British music, often exploring themes of duality and identity.

Early life and education

Jamal was born in Brixton, South London, to an Afro-Caribbean mother and an English father. His father was a musician, and music was a constant presence in the household. He attended Chestnut Grove School before enrolling at City and Islington College and later the London College of Contemporary Music, though he left both without graduating. He later studied at Brighton Jazz School. In 2016, Jamal briefly moved to Berlin, Germany, a period he has described as pivotal in his decision to pursue music professionally.

Career

Beginnings as Roseland En Why Cee (2017–2020), Jamal began releasing music in 2017 under the name Roseland En Why Cee, issuing a series of one-off singles including Bon Dia (2018) and The Fall (2018). Between 2019 and 2020 he released further tracks such as To Form, Maria’s Interlude, Other, and Spud’s Web. His early work drew on rap, experimental sounds, and themes of Afropean identity.

EPs and band work (2021–2023)

In 2021, Jamal joined the band Cairo Moon as a bassist, recording an album that was released in 2023. Around the same period, he began producing R&B and rap singles for other artists.

In 2022, as Roseland En Why Cee, he released his debut EP Orixás: Enslaved Africans Used Catholic Saints as Proxies to Allow Them to Worship Their Deities in Secret. The project, along with its accompanying booklet, was catalogued by the Black Cultural Archives in London in 2023. That same year, Jamal unveiled VIGNETTES, a collaborative video project in which five filmmakers created music videos for previously released singles, described as “an experiment in reverse soundtracking.”

Expansion and debut album (2023–2024)

In 2023, Jamal adopted the alias TUNTUN, under which he released more dance-oriented music, including collaborations such as He Doesn't Even Know with YDLR. As Roseland En Why Cee, he issued multiple singles between 2022 and 2024, culminating in his debut full-length album B-Side Soul (2024). The record received coverage from outlets such as Clash, Notion, and Earmilk, with critics highlighting its exploration of trauma, identity, and Afropean culture.

Recent work (2025–present)

In 2025, Jamal produced the score for Black Holes, a play by Suleyman Wellings-Longmore. He also released new music as TUNTUN, including the EP TEXTURES and singles such as Milchick and Consideration (Duppies in the Machine, Rebels in the Jungle Remake).

Musical style and themes

Jamal’s work spans rap, R&B, dance, and experimental bass-driven music, often blending genres associated with Black British traditions. His lyrics frequently explore questions of identity, duality, and cultural hybridity, with references to the concept of Afropean, popularised by writer and photographer Johny Pitts.

Collaborations

Jamal is a frequent collaborator with writer, actor, singer, and DJ Leila Asghar-Ali, known professionally as YDLR.

Other work

Outside of music, Jamal also works as a software engineer.

Discography

As Roseland En Why Cee

Studio albums

• B-Side Soul (2024)

EPs

• Orixás: Enslaved Africans Used Catholic Saints as Proxies to Allow Them to Worship Their Deities in Secret (2022)

Singles

• Bon Dia (2018)
• The Fall (2018)
• To Form (2019)
• Maria’s Interlude (2020)
• Other (2020)
• Spud’s Web (2020)
• Big Sis Riddim (2021)
• Tetsuo (featuring Kilamba Sanchez) (2022)
• Brixton: sometimes the most important character in a story is the location
• Bené: bené’s a hipster now
• Velvet Pearl Flesh & Blood (2023)
• Always Do It (with Hillarynx) (2023)
• Hands of Men (2024)
• Ways of Seeing (2024)
• Milchick (2025)

As TUNTUN

EPs

• TEXTURES (2025)

Singles

• He Doesn't Even Know (with YDLR) (2023)
• Consideration (Duppies in the Machine, Rebels in the Jungle Remake) (2024)

As Nathan Jamal

Soundtracks

• Black Holes Pt. 1 (2025)

Recognition

In 2023, Jamal’s EP Orixás and its accompanying booklet were catalogued by the Black Cultural Archives.

External links

• Roseland En Why Cee on Facebook
• Roseland En Why Cee on Instagram
• Roseland En Why Cee on YouTube
• Roseland En Why Cee on Soundcloud
• Roseland En Why Cee on Spotify