Rafael A. Nanques Teixeira

artist - nordi, architect, GM - Monkery Collective

[NASA @NASA]

These pictures of the Pillars of Creation were taken 19 years apart by different telescopes, with each image capturing a unique perspective.

On the left, @NASAHubble shows more thick dust. On the right, @NASAWebb peers through the dust to show more stars. Which is your favorite?

[Rafael A. Nanques Teixeira @Nanques]

@nor_d_i @MonkeryColl Wrote this in 2018 while commuting to Oxford Circus

[nordi @nor_d_i]

Chapter 11: 𝓣𝓪𝓵𝓮𝓼. Written in the London underground, released to the world. Negotiation with the grind starts now. Look at the flick o'da wrist.

#Nordi #Tales #OxfordCircus #IndependentArtist #MonkeryCollective #GlitchNoir

[nordi @nor_d_i]

"Muscle don't over stress. Na, nothing that complex." Here’s a raw look at the energy of 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗.

Sometimes you just have to keep it simple and cross fakes with an ❌

Protect your peace, refine your concept, and bring a holy bless.

#AltHipHop #NewFlex #Atlas #Nordi #NewMusic

[nordi @nor_d_i]

𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗 was part of a journey of experimentation and finding beauty in the "complex mess".

If you haven't got a chance to listen to it yet, put it to spin today and let me know what you think!

#alternativehiphop #newmusix #newmusicalert #wild #atlas

[nordi @nor_d_i]

Let's put 𝚙𝚞𝚛𝚎 up for a spin before we go wild. “Cut the beat up, spread the sheet up… Where’s paradise?”

Stream 𝚙𝚞𝚛𝚎 and be ready, 2026 is full of surprises.

#newmusic #hiphop #consciousrap #storytelling #pure

[nordi @nor_d_i]

𝚙𝚞𝚛𝚎 is driven by an energetic beat that fuses two contrasting atmospheres: a gritty, rock-infused edge shaped by distorted textures, and a vocal performance that slides effortlessly between rap cadence and R&B smoothness.

#newmusic #hiphop #consciousrap #storytelling #pure

[Monkery Collective @MonkeryColl]

Today, 𝚙𝚞𝚛𝚎 becomes available. A dual-sided maxi-single that expands @nor_d_i ongoing Atlas series — an explorative body of work tracing his origins, growth, and artistic philosophy.

#hiphop #consciousrap #storytelling #Atlas #monkerycollective

[nordi @nor_d_i]

Slowly becoming more confident with my sound and my collection atlas it's doing what it's expected of it, which is to demonstrate my exploration of my artistry in sonic senses.

𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀 - 6th of December.

#hiphop #indiemusic #3Iatlas #atlas #NASA #Nordi #MonkeryCollective

[Monkery Collective @MonkeryColl]

November's blog post is now available! Head over to our website to check out what we were up to. From Portuguese gastronomy lyrics to a Benedictine Gregorian choir cassette tape, and a lovely trip to Leicester.

Stay warm & jolly during this Christmas season, fellow monks!

[nordi @nor_d_i]

Altered states of reality make you lose track of time, especially when in the presence of loved ones. Seconds, minutes, hours, and days pass faster when you're having fun! The Loop is out. Float above it!

#TimeFlies #MakingMemories #TheLoop #IndieHipHop #NorthamptonMusic #Nordi

[nordi @nor_d_i]

Even through the chaos of this mad world, you can envision your success by following your intuition and ideals.
Visualise your escape from The Loop tomorrow.

#MindsetMatters #EscapeTheOrdinary #BreakTheCycle #IndieHipHop #UKMusicScene #NorthamptonMusic #Nordi #MonkeryCollective

[nordi @nor_d_i]

By going the extra mile, you forgive yourself for the mistakes you previously made.
However, beware not to confuse your progress with someone else's ulterior motives.

Recreate yourself out of The Loop on September 19th.

#TheLoop #Atlas #Nordi #MonkeryCollective

[nordi @nor_d_i]

Turn trauma into fuel that empowers your own progress.

Find ways out of The Loop on September 19th.

#TheLoop #Atlas #Nordi #MonkeryCollective

[nordi @nor_d_i]

I'm back with a new instalment for my 15-track collection.

𝙖𝙩𝙡𝙖𝙨 charts a constellation of shadows and light — fifteen passages through confession and discipline.

Credo is out Friday, August 22nd. Don't miss out!

#Credo #Atlas #Nordi #MonkeryCollective

[Rafael A. Nanques Teixeira @Nanques]

Finalmente, sinto aquela vontade de criar e partilhar como já não sentia à bastante tempo. Música nova dia 22, assim só para dar aquela vibe de Agosto.
#nordi #monkerycollective

[mymind @mymind]

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[Francisco Gómez de Tejada | arquitecto @gomezdetejada]

Art Noveau, Albert Pèpe, Douai, Francia, 1906.

[Rafael A. Nanques Teixeira @Nanques]

@MetroBoomin @1future Now this is something to be excited about.

[Rafael A. Nanques Teixeira @Nanques]

It does not get easier. What does is the comfort or, your habit of delaying tasks that are meant to change how you sense life. Like organising my daily and weekly tasks and tackling every single one of them.
It is pointless if you do not know where you want to go, like truly...