Taylor Swift has reclaimed ownership of her first six albums, capping a long and emotional battle that began in 2019. After years of re-recordings and fan support, she announced the news with heartfelt gratitude. Swift sees this as more than just a win; it's a full circle moment.
In an emotional post, she thanked fans for their support and confirmed ownership of her first six albums, videos, and artwork, describing it as the greatest dream come true, as per a report by People.
She reclaimed her masters nearly six years after Scooter Braun bought her catalog, sparking a series of re-recordings that helped artists take ownership of their work, on May 30.
"All the times I was thiiiiiiiiiiiiis close , reaching out for it, only for it to fall through. I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled then yanked away. But that's all in the past now," Swift wrote in an emotional statement posted to her website. "I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening. I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made... now belongs... to me."
"And all my music videos. All the concert films. The album art and photography. The unreleased songs. The memories. The magic. The madness. Every single era. My entire life's work."
Taylor Swift added, "To say this is my greatest dream come true is actually being pretty reserved about it. To my fans, you know how important this has been to me — so much so that I meticulously re-recorded and released 4 of my albums, calling them Taylor's Version. The passionate support you showed those albums and the success story you turned The Eras Tour into is why I was able to buy back my music. I can't thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but have never owned until now."
She said that because the Reputation album was so specific to that period of her life, she hasn't even re-recorded a quarter of it and kept running into problems when attempting to do so. The unreleased vault tracks from that album will eventually surface, but if they do, it won't be out of melancholy or a desire for what she wishes she had.
Swift thanked Braun and Shamrock Capital for showing interest in what was once considered too industry-specific for general discourse.
After writing, "Thanks to you and your goodwill, teamwork, and encouragement, the best things that have ever been mine... finally actually are," she signed her note, expressing her elated and amazed feelings.
Yes. Taylor has confirmed that she now owns all of her original recordings, music videos, and artwork, following years of legal and emotional battles.
How does the situation affect her re-recordings?
Taylor revealed that she may still release Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) and Reputation (TV), but this time from a place of joy rather than loss.
In an emotional post, she thanked fans for their support and confirmed ownership of her first six albums, videos, and artwork, describing it as the greatest dream come true, as per a report by People.
She reclaimed her masters nearly six years after Scooter Braun bought her catalog, sparking a series of re-recordings that helped artists take ownership of their work, on May 30.
What did Taylor Swift say about owning her music?
"Hi. I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a slideshow. A flashback sequence of all the times I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for a chance to get to tell you this news."All the times I was thiiiiiiiiiiiiis close , reaching out for it, only for it to fall through. I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled then yanked away. But that's all in the past now," Swift wrote in an emotional statement posted to her website. "I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening. I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made... now belongs... to me."
"And all my music videos. All the concert films. The album art and photography. The unreleased songs. The memories. The magic. The madness. Every single era. My entire life's work."
Taylor Swift added, "To say this is my greatest dream come true is actually being pretty reserved about it. To my fans, you know how important this has been to me — so much so that I meticulously re-recorded and released 4 of my albums, calling them Taylor's Version. The passionate support you showed those albums and the success story you turned The Eras Tour into is why I was able to buy back my music. I can't thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but have never owned until now."
Will we still get Reputation (Taylor's Version)?
She hinted that she might release Reputation (Taylor's Version) and her first album, but she made it clear that from now on, it would be from a place of celebration, not loss.She said that because the Reputation album was so specific to that period of her life, she hasn't even re-recorded a quarter of it and kept running into problems when attempting to do so. The unreleased vault tracks from that album will eventually surface, but if they do, it won't be out of melancholy or a desire for what she wishes she had.
Swift thanked Braun and Shamrock Capital for showing interest in what was once considered too industry-specific for general discourse.
After writing, "Thanks to you and your goodwill, teamwork, and encouragement, the best things that have ever been mine... finally actually are," she signed her note, expressing her elated and amazed feelings.
FAQs
Did Taylor Swift really buy back her master's degree?Yes. Taylor has confirmed that she now owns all of her original recordings, music videos, and artwork, following years of legal and emotional battles.
How does the situation affect her re-recordings?
Taylor revealed that she may still release Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) and Reputation (TV), but this time from a place of joy rather than loss.
