Taylor Swift drops clear references to “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)”.

Taylor Swift has dropped hints about the upcoming release of Reputation (Taylor's version) since 2023, so fans are eagerly awaiting an announcement.

The singer's clever hints began during her Epoch tourwhere she performed surprise songs from various albums and prompted fans to come up with theories about a Reputation (TV) Notice.

At her November 25 show, Swift performed songs from Red (TV) And Fearless (TV), This sparked speculation that she was counting down to the announcement.

However, the expected reveal did not happen during their final 2023 concert in Brazil. Instead, the singer continued to tease fans with subtle hints, including a stage disruption in Milan that some believed was intentional.

In August 2024 the lover The pop singer finally performed I did something bad at their Wembley Stadium show, but this didn't coincide with a Reputation announcement.

However, she made a snake-like movement as she exited the stage, reigniting reputation speculation.

The snake image, a symbol associated with Reputation since 2017, resurfaced when Swift debuted a new Reputation-inspired costume during her concert in Miami on October 18, 2024. The black Roberto Cavalli bodysuit with gold snakes sent fans into a frenzy.

Previous clues and theories

In May 2023, Swift's karma The music video contained references to Easter eggs Reputation (TV). In one scene, Swift held a coffee cup with two fingers, one nail painted blue 1989 and the other black for Call.

The coffee cup's clock design sparked theories about a February 2024 release, but these didn't come true.

Ed Sheeran announced in August 2023 that he had not re-recorded his verse End gamebut a trailer for Prime Video wilderness presented the Taylor's version from Look what you forced me to do out of Callwhich shows the progress of the album.

Speculation about tracklist and release date

Reputation (Taylor's version) is expected to feature 15 newly recorded songs from the original album as well as Vault tracks.

Fans are speculating about it I don't want to live forever And This is what you came for could be included as vault tracks.

In a December 2023 interview, Swift described the Vault tracks as “fire” and “a gothic-punk moment of female rage.”

Why Taylor Swift is re-recording her albums

Swift re-records her first six albums to regain control of her masters.

After leaving Big Machine Records in 2018, she attempted to buy back her masters but was met with conditions.

Scooter Braun's purchase of Big Machine in 2019 and subsequent sale to Shamrock Holdings in 2020 prompted Swift to begin re-recording her music.