A Victory Six Years in the Making
Taylor Swift’s long-standing battle to reclaim ownership of her original masters has finally come to a triumphant end. On May 30, the 14-time Grammy Award winner announced she had purchased her master recordings from Shamrock Capital, ending the saga that began when Scooter Braun controversially acquired her catalog in 2019.
To celebrate, Swift did what she does best — she turned the moment into music.
Swift & Antonoff Recreate Iconic ‘Getaway Car’ Scene
In a video that quickly went viral, Swift, 35, and longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, 41, recreated the behind-the-scenes magic from their 2017 Reputation hit “Getaway Car.”
In the now-recreated moment, Swift — cradling her cat Meredith — and Antonoff are seen laughing, jumping around a kitchen, and belting out the fan-favorite track with unfiltered joy.
“Rep forever guilt free listening!” Antonoff tweeted, sending Swifties into a digital meltdown.
Fans immediately reacted with waves of emotion, commenting things like:
- “This has such a different meaning now.”
- “I AM SOBBING SO HARD RN.”
- “So happy you’re both celebrating the best!”
The Power of Owning Your Art
In a heartfelt open letter posted on her website, Swift said:
“All of the music I’ve ever made now belongs to me.”
“To say this is my greatest dream come true is actually being pretty reserved about it.”
The move makes her one of the few major artists in music history to successfully buy back their masters, joining the ranks of legends like Prince and Jay-Z — but with her own re-recording twist.
Why It Matters
The celebration is more than just a personal victory. Swift’s journey to reclaim her work has:
- Sparked industry-wide conversations on artist rights
- Inspired a new generation of musicians to fight for ownership
- Proven that perseverance and strategic creativity — like re-recording entire albums — can pay off.
More Than Just a Moment
Swift’s decision to share this milestone with Jack Antonoff, a frequent collaborator on several of her albums including 1989, Lover, and Midnights, highlights the deeply personal nature of her art.
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Their bond is more than professional — it’s creative gold that fans feel part of.
Share the Joy
Want to relive this moment with fellow Swifties? Don’t forget to share the celebration: