April 13, 2025, 12:30 p.m. ET
The Richmond Seen was front row and center at Radio B’s live album performance of The Internet is Fake — a night that reminded us why this artist, his talented friends, and this city, continue to matter.
Walking into The Reveler felt like stepping onto the set of a Christmas Story-themed bar — equal parts nostalgia and flair. The stage was trimmed with string lights, and ornate chandeliers added a sense of grandeur. It was dim, yet vibrant — a fitting tone for the evening, set from the jump by a lineup of artists who knew exactly how to hold the room.
Hip Hop Henry warmed up the crowd with some bangers, followed by the openers, introduced by part-host, full-emcee, Radio B.
What stood out wasn’t just the talent, but the intent. Artists like Myrish, Lela Bizz, Kaay Taurus, Sam Reed, LvTifa, and Ronnie Lux — many of whom are also featured on The Internet is Fake — took the stage early and set the tone with purpose. Slowing things down and letting the lyrics linger in the air, artists like LvTifa, Teresa Cook, and Sam Reed didn’t just perform; they seduced — inviting the crowd into the deeper emotional currents of the night.
Nicholas F followed with an unexpected highlight: a live beat set that blurred the line between producer and performer. It was raw and hypnotic.
With a sold-out crowd, standing room only, and several of Richmond’s artistic and Hip Hop elite in the building, including Chance Fischer, Illa Styles, Jess Wuz Here, Henny L.O., and Ant the Symbol, the room felt electric. You could feel it reverberate through the chandeliers, dancing along those dangling lights.
When it was time for Radio’s set, he didn’t disappoint. In true Radio B fashion, he performed the full album front to back, nearly flawless. At one point, he even halted the show when a track began playing with his vocals on it. Anyone fluent in Hip Hop 101 knows the code: no backtracks, no vocals. The beat was switched, and he locked back in like nothing had happened.
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The only moment he seemed vulnerable came during “Watermelons,” a track performed directly to his wife, who is expecting their first child. It was tender, raw, and disarming – and the crowd felt it.
This performance wasn’t just a stop on the album’s journey, but a chapter in a much larger narrative. Radio B is also featured in this quarter’s issue of The Richmond Seen, where his vision, craft, and cultural footprint are explored in full. A full review of The Internet is Fake is available now and offers deeper insight into the themes and intention behind the work.
TIIF’s next chapter remains unwritten. But if this night at The Reveler is any indication, the album’s resonance is still building – track by track, city by city, moment by moment.
Listen to Radio B’s The Internet is Fake on all DSPs, and read more in The Richmond Seen.
Photos by Onaje Imaging
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