- Taylor Swift spent $360 million to buy back her master recordings and regain ownership of her early music.
- She started re-recording her albums in 2021 to reclaim control over her songs.
- Swift plans to re-release Reputation (Taylor’s Version) and her debut album soon.
Taylor Swift paid an astonishing $360 million to buy back her master recordings, sources told Billboard. This huge deal happened recently when she purchased her catalog from Shamrock Capital. Shamrock Capital had bought her masters just a few years ago for a similar price. This move gives Swift full ownership of her original music, a goal she fought for many years.
Scooter Braun Bought Rights to Swift’s First Six Albums in a Controversial Deal
Back in 2019, Scooter Braun, a retired music manager, acquired the rights to Taylor Swift’s first six albums. These include Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Reputation. Braun’s company, Ithaca Holdings, bought Big Machine Records, Swift’s old label, to get those masters. Taylor publicly criticized Braun, calling him a “bully.” She said he stole her life’s work without giving her a chance to buy it first. This event sparked a lot of tension between the two.
Shamrock Capital Bought Masters from Braun and Now Sold Them to Swift
In 2020, Scooter Braun sold Swift’s masters to Shamrock Capital, a private equity firm. Shamrock held onto the rights for a few years. Now, Taylor Swift has finally bought them back. This big purchase marks a huge win for the singer, who wanted to own her own music for more than a decade.
Swift Started Re-Recording Albums to Regain Ownership in 2021
In 2021, Taylor began a creative strategy to regain control over her music. She started re-recording her older albums and releasing these new versions under the name “Taylor’s Version.” This approach allowed her to build a new catalog that she owns completely. Fans embraced these versions and helped Swift take back control over her songs one step at a time.
Taylor Swift Announces She Fully Owns Her Music in an Emotional Message
On Friday, Taylor Swift announced the exciting news on her official website. She said she now owns every song she has ever made. Swift wrote a heartfelt note that looked like a handwritten letter. She described how she had dreamed about this moment for years. She talked about all the times she nearly gave up hope but kept pushing forward. Swift shared how tears of joy keep coming to her eyes since she learned she regained ownership.
Swift Reflects on Her Long Fight to Own Her Music
Taylor revealed she often daydreamed about this day. She tried many times to buy her masters but failed. After 20 years of chasing this goal, she almost stopped believing it could happen. However, she never gave up. Now, she finally reached her goal. She feels proud and relieved. This victory means the world to her.
Swift Plans to Re-Release ‘Reputation (Taylor’s Version)’ and Her Debut Album Soon
Taylor admitted she has not finished re-recording her Reputation album yet. She said she hasn’t completed even a quarter of it. However, she promised fans that Reputation (Taylor’s Version) and her self-titled debut album will return soon. She said these albums will “have their moment to re-emerge” when the time feels right. Fans eagerly await these new releases.
Scooter Braun Says He’s Happy for Taylor Despite Their Past Disputes
After Taylor shared the news, Scooter Braun responded with a positive message. He said he’s “happy for her.” Despite their public conflicts, Braun showed respect for Taylor’s success. This moment may mark a new chapter in their relationship.
