St. Louis Magazine

LIVING THE DREAM

FANS OF NANDOSTL won't be surprised to learn that his love affair with music began with the drums. He doesn't just rap over the beat. His voice becomes the beat.

Born Fernando Tillman II, the 31-year-old North County native was introduced to African drums as a toddler and used to play percussion at his grandmother's church and at Hazelwood

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