Eliminate

Get Off The Internet

By Gabriel Matias Castilho

Nathan Merrill—known by his stage name, Eliminate (or simply Nate), is a hybrid trap and dubstep music producer whose popularity emerged from using meme samples and pop culture references in his YouTube channel. In a rather interesting way, his latest album, named “Get Off The Internet,” tells people to do the absolute opposite. After having released songs with Shaquille O’Neal, playing at Lost Lands, being signed for Insomniac Records, and initiating an entire culture of music producer influencers, I do not blame him.

It starts with “Thinkaboutit,” a highly energetic hybrid trap track. The song screams “I don’t give a sh*t,” setting up the tone for the compilation. A better embodiment of this feeling is the song “f*ck you,” which can come around as a joke for some, but this is literally how Merrill presents himself—a sarcastic and humorous person.

My favorite song from the compilation is “EGOTRIP,” an extreme hybrid trap song that delivers what it promises to deliver, but a special mention should be made to “SMSOU,” a house track made in collaboration with pop New York-based duo Frost Children. SMSOU means “Set My Sight On You,” and the indie elements present in the song makes it much more creative than other disco house tracks. The title song, “Get Off The Internet,” a collaboration with hyperpop artist fussy, dives head first into Merrill’s passion for weird sounds, while also being a very uplifting song.

Merrill’s new album describes in literal terms his uniqueness. One can recognize his productions from afar—one of the many goals of almost every EDM producer. There is more to this album than I have described, so it is definitely a must-listen for anyone who wishes to try something new.

Nate, I SMSOU.