In a major development for music fans and artists alike, Taylor Swift has officially regained the rights to her first six albums. After years of public conflict over her original master recordings, Swift revealed in a heartfelt message on her website that she was able to repurchase the masters from private equity firm Shamrock Capital.
Swift expressed deep emotion over the milestone, stating that the entire body of work from her career now legally belongs to her. The pop icon had previously launched her “Taylor’s Version” series as a response to the sale of her masters, aiming to re-record and regain control of her catalog.
The artist first lost ownership in 2019 when her former label sold the masters to manager Scooter Braun. That catalog was later sold to Shamrock Capital in a deal reportedly exceeding $300 million.
Though fans are eagerly awaiting “Taylor’s Version” of Reputation, Swift shared that recreating the album has been emotionally complex and is still a work in progress. She also hinted at possible future releases of unreleased songs from that era and her self-titled debut album.
Swift emphasized the broader impact of her journey, noting how it has sparked critical conversations about artist rights and ownership across the music industry. Many new artists now negotiate to retain control of their masters, inspired by her story.
She thanked her supporters, saying that after years of fighting for her creative rights, her music finally and truly belongs to her.
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