Business Wars Taylor Swift vs The World | Bad Blood | 2
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Feb 28, 2024 Taylor Swift, an iconic singer-songwriter known for her relatable lyrics and powerful fan connections, delves into her bold transition into pop music. She reveals the struggles of balancing artistic integrity with commercial expectations, especially when confronting her label about her new sound. The podcast also illustrates her fierce battle for ownership of her masters amid tensions with mega-manager Scooter Braun. Swift shares her journey of resilience, navigating public scrutiny and redefining her identity in the rapidly evolving music industry.
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Swift's Pop Pivot
- Taylor Swift, now 25, clashes with Scott Borchetta over her fifth album's direction.
- She insists on a full pop album, rejecting Borchetta's pleas for country songs.
Spotify Removal
- In 2014, Swift removed all her music from Spotify, impacting a teenage fan in Virginia.
- The fan, unable to stream Swift's music, resorts to buying the new CD.
Streaming Showdown
- Swift's Spotify removal was preceded by her op-ed criticizing streaming services' compensation practices.
- This move pitted her against Scooter Braun, who had a stake in Spotify.
