Hip Hop Fan listening to Taylor Swift - Reputation 

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The biggest crime is that this album didn’t win any Grammy’s

This is probably my favorite album besides folklore. She was so hurt and betrayed when she wrote this which is why I think it’s her most authentic album. She was at her lowest and that made her make an album without overthinking.

the way you pointed out that half of this album is dark and the other half is romantic poetry is EXACTLY what it is-- she made this album while she was in hiding from the public after the kanye phone call fiasco in 2016. it was the darkest and most difficult point in her life, and YET at the same time, as this ordeal was happening, she found the "king of her heart", the man she's been waiting for. so while her entire world outside her four walls was crumbling, insider, she's safe with him. (this is better described in her Miss Americana docu). so yeah (almost) every love song in this album is about him-- the one who saw through the darkness and loved her despite her reputation at the time

"Love would make you crazy apparently. I wouldn't know I'm single." LMAO. ISSA MOOD.

So the whole reputation album is satirical. Taylor took on the persona that the media had been building about her for years which culminated with the Kim and Kanye drama (a liar, a snake, travelling across the globe ensaring all these men, playing the victim etc - imagine it like a female fatal figure, the classic demonized woman). So Taylor took these characteristics and wrote her album in that persona, think of it as 'well if I can't beat them (get back her ruined reputation) then I'll just become what they want me to be, but I'll go further and do it better than they could have imagined'. She dissapeared from the spotlight and wasn't seen publically for a year, her mantra for this album was 'there will be no explanation there will only be reputation'. She addressed all of these media cultivated opinions about her through her music, in that way the album is named very literally! Such a genius album and unless you know all of the context it's hard to really understand and appreciate it's brilliance!! All while this was going on she was falling in love with someone who didn't care about all of the drama and her reputation, so she also writes about this aspect of reputation on the album! If you watch Miss Americana on Netflix it explains a lot more of what was going on behind the scenes!!

The best thing about this album is how she managed to tell a story through the track order and even the production of the songs. You're right when you noticed that the album took a turn midway. It started with noise with Ready For It (the first songs were overly produced and even distorted her voice on some) and ended with New Year's Day with just her piano and her raw vocals. It really captured how despite her chaotic life she learned to tune out the noise and find peace.

It’s been fun seeing other people go through Taylor’s discography after folklore. Ive been sleeping on her 😂

She's been with Joe Alwyn since 2016 so yeah call it what you want is about him

Tracklist: 0:48 ...Ready For It (issa bop!) 4:17 End Game (this is nice!) 6:13 I Did Something Bad (my fav on the album) 8:25 Don’t Blame Me (😍😊) 10:41 Delicate (🤷🏾‍♀️) 11:56 Look What You Made Me Do (iconic!) 14:11 So It Goes... (she’s alright!) 15:46 Gorgeous (i dig this one) 17:13 Getaway Car (another fav of mine) 20:32 King of My Heart (she’s cute.) 21:40 Dancing with Our Hands Tied (👍🏾) 23:29 Dress (i LOOOVE this song!!!) 25:34 This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things (3 fav on album) 28:48 Call It What You Want (she’s cute) 30:53 New Year’s Day (imma ballad hoe sooo 😍😍)

the dress bridge still hit me so hard. "even in my worst times, you could see the best of me." her bf stayed on her side during the kimye and taylor drama. they have been together for almost 4 years now.

You can’t fully appreciate the Reputation album without seeing her performing it live . Reputation Stadium Tour is definitely something you should react to . Her shows are on another level .

when he started rapping I lost it!! Soo good! I hope Taylor sees this.

Something to remember is a lot of these songs/this whole Album's tone is in response to Kanye and Kim trying to ruin her public image with the edited video of the phone call - which the full video got leaked earlier this year which is in Taylor's favour. Taylor around the time of it disappeared for a whole year, then came back with Look What You Made Me Do and her Reputation album.

something that a lot of people misunderstand, ( not talking about you ) about this album is that Reputation it's not just a ''revenge'' album like most of the people think.This albums has some outstanding love songs. She is incredible.

The New Year's Day quote about not reading the last page is so that their love story never ends. And she said it was bc everyone is always at the New Year's Eve party but who is there to clean up with you on New Year's Day? Only the people who really love you.

Taylor is the master of a bridge. Her producer said a bridge is like when you're on a long drive and there are mountains and trees and then you go through a tunnel so when you see the trees again your happy. I'm sure someone else has told you this but you must watch her making the song esp for getaway car.

You know it's the best album when it's black and white and too silent, with little to no promotion at all.

Getaway car is about her relationship with Tom Hiddlestone back in 2016. Before being with him Taylor had a relationship with Calvin Harris but wasn't going well, so almost inmediatly after they slipped up she had this summer thing with Tom. The song talks about a relationship that she knows that wasn't going to last and describe it as a "getaway car", basically she was escaping from the other relation, you can say this too when she says "I wanted to leave him, I needed a reason". When she says "think about the place where you first met me" or "we were flying but we'd never get far" she is explaining to this "getaway car person" that they can't be together forever because of the situation where they met and had this fling, they weren't meant to be together in the end, she explains this also in the part of Bonnie and Clyde.

She said she wanted it to sound churchy in the beginning of don't blame me. You have GOT TO WATCH it live bc she raises the production value.

"I killed somebody. Y'all figure out the clues" 😂😂😂😭

the matter of fact way you said "the best love makes you crazy apparently... I wouldn't know I'm single" at 9:25 ... - I subscribed for that moment alone

Yay!! Reputation is divisive as HELL. It's either loved or hated. I honestly think it's aged like wine though on me. It's not lyrically that strong (and has some straight cringey lines tbh) but the production is really fun.

I also did not like how much vocal distortion was on this album but it's grown on me a lot to the point where Reputation is my favorite of hers (folklore is a close second). I feel like a lot of the distortion is representing how she felt, someone took her words and distorted them so badly that #taylorswiftisoverparty was trending worldwide. People gleefully celebrated her demise over something she didn't do, and she felt so powerless and voiceless that she just went into hiding. That's part of why this album speaks to me so much, because it's so vulnerable and angry at the same time.

I like how you give each song an honest chance, not everyone does that when they react to albums/songs so I want to put an emphasis on how you go into each album without being determined to either love or hate it. And the perspective of someone who doesn't know the ins and outs of the troubles the media have given her is also really interesting! I loved your reaction to 1989 and folklore too!

Dude you have taste! Dancing with our Hands tied, dress and dont blame me are also my favorites ! Also, if you liked don't blame me you'll love her performance of the song in the reputation stadium tour (ask Fabrizio). You really should check out the rep tour it's awesome! And if you like Folklore, I think you may like Red and Speak now

The editing is on point.

I have liked Taylor Swift since her first album. I’m not a country fan, but a good song is a good song, and she has always written good songs. Reputation was a major adjustment for me. It took me a little while to really appreciate it like I do now. It was a great experiment for her. If you truly love an artist you will stick with them through all their changes and left turns, because eventually you’ll get something that is perfect for you. Folklore for me was perfection. It was everything I wanted in a Taylor Swift album. You’re reactions have been great, and it’s always nice to see someone be open-minded and appreciate her like I have all these years. Keep it up 👍🏼

I know this is going to sound weird, but I’m so jealous that you get to react to this album for the first time. I remember my reaction and how much I loved this album and listen to it till this day.

i ADMIRE how open minded you are. it’s really refreshing

I'm sooooooooo mad that he didn't react to the STOP in the dress where literally everything stops 😫😫😫😫😥😥😥😥😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

“You love the editing, you love me.” Look at him, calling us out like that. XD “How many times you kill this man? Get the job done, Taylor!” That killed me! I don’t necessarily agree with some of your theories on these songs, but they’re entertaining nonetheless! I appreciate the thought you put into your lyrical analysis and your honesty. Thanks for another fun watch; hope you stick with Taylor!

I looove the Rep era. She is a queen. Just the way she completly shut down from everything for a year, and then took everything that was said about her and owned it, making it her signature. GENIUS. She built castles with their bricks. Love it!

I really love love LOVE how much you pay attention to the lyrics and how the songs relate to one another. Especially for Taylor’s albums she has themes and specific imagery that permeates throughout whole albums. In 1989 it was the whole city lights, headlights and car imagery. In rep she had so much mentions of kingdoms, crime, and escape. I also love your editing and how much research gather so much visual aid. Love this!

her doc Ms Americana on netflix is so good you should react to it

I've paused my One Direction binge-watching for this 😌✨ my parents didn't see me hug my phone this time

i see everyone having deep and insightful analysis about the album, which yes we love to see it and i'm so happy people are taking the time to explain but all i can think about is when anthony said "you know what this album remind me off? cheesecake factory" SKDHHSJDJ exactly only important connection, like you had me laughing so hard

The editing is top notch! Also love that you got the cardigan.

I never think that this album could be about the crime scene. Cause all i know this Album is about her own story. I like your interpretation, now you make me think this Album is also about some crime stories. Omg she's genius, we could make a movie/series plot with just her Albums.

I'm so happy to find out you ended up buying the cardigan lol. In other matters, I've listened to this album so many times and watched so many reactions on it, but there are some things I got from you I've never thought of or heard from other reactors. One is how the album can tell a pretty twisted continuous story. Another is how the "go, go, go" on Getaway Car was shaky to express the urgency in her voice. Really enjoyed your reaction!

When you grabbed the book to find T for Taylor I had to laugh, you're so funny

it's hard to fully understand the album without context. I would recommend looking into what she went through around 2016-2017-18, when the public turned against her and what it took for her to come back. she disappeared for a whole year and completely wiped her social media clean. I'm not sure if you're aware of how deep the history with K*m and K*ny* goes (its MESSY). This album was her taking her tarnished public image and making it a part of her brand, which was an incredibly smart marketing tactic. She's the most business savvy person in the entire music industry, that's how she's been able to last this long. btw, the technological term you were looking for on KOMH is vocoder. that's the machine that makes you sound like a robot

So Getaway Car is generally considered to be about her relationship with Tom Hiddleston which was short lived, highly publicized, and right after her long term relationship with Calvin Harris. In the song, she's basically telling Tom that I was using you to get away from/ over him and you should have known from where you first met me aka the MET gala 2016 when she was still dating Calvin as far as we know

Ready for it- about her private relationship with joe End game- Taylor really wants joe to be THE ONE I did something bad- when people called her a liar and literally believed Kim and kanye. She even compare herself to a witch cause of how witches back then were treated even though they didn't do anything wrong. Don't blame me- Taylor for always falling in love but this time its serious Delicate- how scared she is to be in a relationship cause of the media and kimye ruined her reputation. Look what you made me do- about kim,kanye,her ood record label scott and haters. Getaway Car- about her relationship with Tom hiddlestone. Its really a short romance but it is still beautiful. She even used Bonnie and Clyde to describe their relationship. Like bonnie and Clyde is Taylor and tom while the one chasing them the detective is Calvin Harris her ex who keeps on calling her out and says bad things about her wHile she's traveling and dating tom that time. This is why we can't have nice things- about kanye back stabbing her even though she gave him second chance of finally be friends after all that VMA incident. So it goes,gorgeous, king of my heart,dancing with our hands tied, dress, call it what you want and new years day- all about her BF Joe. Reputation speaks for itself that's why Taylor never made any interview to promote it.

Getaway car is about wanting to leave a relationship. she saw this new person as a reason to get out. "should have known i'd be the first to leave, think about the place you first met me" the guy should have known she'd leave him because when they met she was leaving someone else. he drove the "getaway car" helping her get away, and then she took the keys and she's driving the getaway car, leaving him.

The transition from dark/edgy to dreamy lover pop is intentional. That’s why it’s key to listen in order

lets welcome a new swifties, isn't?!!!

Ha Ha. I love the "detective" angle. "A crime was committed!"

If you liked Mirrorball.. you'll like the Lover album

I think the live version of King of my heart is fantastic.

We all hug in the end here LOL Loooooving it and I’m still halfway through. Feeling these videos, the edit is sick and your interpretations are so clever and entertaining!!!

I love your interpretation of the songs!!! We taylor fans normally try to connect every song with her life, but I get that most people don't know all facts about her life, so they just take the song for what it is. It leaves more room for imagination, and god, I love yours ❤

I really love your reaction style. I appreciate the little pics you insert, and the video clips, and your deconstruction of the themes. You’re really thoughtful without doing too much / spending too much time on analysis. Subbed.

"I wouldn't know, I'm single" 😂😂

This album (forgive me if I'm repeating a comment) was made after her "fall" (her words, not mine!). "This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" is about her "friendship" with Kanye. There are references to his douchebaggery in other songs, as well. (LWYMMD) She has emerged from the resurrected feud with this album. It's brilliant, in my opinion.

Lover is the album who cames after reputation and before Folklore, it's like the rainbow after the storm. You should listen to it

After watching soooooo many Taylor reaction videos and I have found that I like your videos more than anyone else’s.

I don't even know if I should write this but I am so hey. I don't really like listening to TS because I recently lost my friend and she used to really like her so it's just hard but I loved TS too so like this little series is idk like you're helping me mourn and like we listening to TS together and you're there to support too idk it's cool. So thanks 😊 made a really cool difference here

I definitely agree with what you said about each album sounding different than the previous albums in mood and sound and tone. The album right after Reputation is called Lover and thats the "day" version of Rep's "night". Its closer to 1989 sonically but even then,its not not the same. Taylor creates "worlds" with her albums that are its own thing. I recommend that one! In any case,it sounds like you've become quite the fan lol.

I loved this reaction❤️ 9:24 awwww Anthony he said I wouldn’t know... I’m single. 9:50 she is killing it on reputation. PREACH 17:14 the getaway car joke, I absolutely died 😂 23:00 I wanna be at that partyyy!!!! 25:00 YAS I WAS WAITING FOR A FREESTYLE

22:29 - Your whole dancing when "you can't touch" as a metaphor for not being able to feel and that costing you an emotional connection was freaking insane! Man, I had to pause and take a whole breath after you said that! Even if we don't share all the same opinions on this album (which of course no two people will agree on everything all the time), you have some really good insights. You're a fantastic reactor with your expressions, movements, and observations. Super entertaining! Your freestyling was also unexpected and fun to listen to lol. Thanks for a great video, I'm gonna check out more of your stuff (this is the first video of yours RU-vid recommended to me and I'm super glad I checked it out!)

In getaway car, she’s using a metaphor of a crime/ getaway car and I think she’s basically saying that she used a guy to leave another relationship, and then she left him too-he should’ve seen it coming because of where their relationship started.

When I watched your folklore reaction I was drunk ngl but i still enjoy your reactions now. So funny and original

I think the line in New Years Day where she says “don’t read the last page” could also symbolize the fact that she was finally in a relationship that she felt content and safe in. For once, neither of them were rushing to read the last page to see exactly where they were headed because they didn’t need all the answers. They were happy together and could finally just enjoy the journey

Not trying to copy, I'm just bringing the comment closer to the top so I can see it better Amara Harris 1 year ago (edited) Tracklist: 0:48 ...Ready For It (issa bop!) 4:17 End Game (this is nice!) 6:13 I Did Something Bad (my fav on the album) 8:25 Don’t Blame Me (😍😊) 10:41 Delicate (🤷🏾‍♀) 11:56 Look What You Made Me Do (iconic!) 14:11 So It Goes... (she’s alright!) 15:46 Gorgeous (i dig this one) 17:13 Getaway Car (another fav of mine) 20:32 King of My Heart (she’s cute.) 21:40 Dancing with Our Hands Tied (👍🏾) 23:29 Dress (i LOOOVE this song!!!) 25:34 This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things (3 fav on album) 28:48 Call It What You Want (she’s cute) 30:53 New Year’s Day (imma ballad hoe sooo 😍😍)

Thanks for reacting to this! The "auto-tune" sound you don't care for is actually done on a vocoder..its like a piano keyboard but it uses her vocals instead of piano notes.. its a pretty sweet setup :)

Honest speaking, when I first listened to the whole album, this album was a chaos for me. It's something that I never expected to received from Miss Taylor. She really surprised everyone with her shift genre country to pop then this edgy dark then the alternative . Her evolved in music is fantastic

I think my feelings about a lot of the songs changed after seeing her live so the feelings about King of my heart really were evolved with the stadium tour. That was really a show best I've seen

To pimp a butterfly maybe a better album in your opinion but the thing is 1989 wasnt just lyrically and production wise a masterpiece. It is the most awarded pop album of all time.the sales and performances,the tour,the fact that this was her first time trying pop music and the synth pop sounds. It was soo well blend and unique coming from her. Not to mention how sonically cohesive it is. But everyone has their preferences :) Loved ur reaction💛

Whenever I hear "let the games begin" it reminds me of the tour trailer and immediately "Welcome to the reputation stadium tour" comes out of my mouth 😂

I don't think I have ever watched an entire reaction video but this was awesome! Also when you mentioned a party with dancing with our hands tied to mirrorball I was thinking. Virtual dance party to Taylor Swift?? I'm in. I'm ready.

I really enjoyed this reaction. This is my favorite album and one I consistently listen to top to bottom without skipping. I would put folklore as my second favorite album

Yay, loved your reaction! I actually like watching reactions by people who don’t know every detail of her life or the “real meaning” behind her lyrics. It just seems like a much more genuine way to appreciate her (or any artist’s) work. ❤️

Yay I’ve been waiting for this! And I’ve never been so early.

I just wanna say THANK you for pausing it while talking. Just watched a channel and they talk during the songs and my brain just can’t deal. Lol.

Can we appreciate all the overlays & editing of this video?! My first video of yours so maybe you do it for all. But I know that takes some time! Love it! TS fan here! Subscribed!

This is my fav Taylor album. At first I hated it but after a while it grew on me and now I’m obsessed with it. Also great reaction keep it up!

omg i’ve been waiting for this yesssss

I am so happy ppl are discovering Reputation! I just got Reputation on cassette tape yesterday and it sounds amazing on my walkman!

I am so happy this came up in my recommended. I think this is the most fun I’ve had watching a TS react. Thanks for making a quality video!

as a swiftie who stans this album, the moment you said you prefer this album over 1989 was the moment you gained a new follower in me. great reaction video by the way!

I'm watching this and you are so insanely hilarious...I could go into the meaning of all of em as a Swifty but I'm way too stoned 😆 so please if another Swifty hasn't please explain lol. When you talked about Taylor swift killing somebody and the cheesecake factory thing made me die laughing. Great job! 😂 I am loving these reactions just subscribed! I mean if you don't know some of her history w the media n feuds n love life it could be very easy to misinterpret. Love that you still give the credit of it being Great and that she's a badass! Plus I think music is up to anyone's interpretation and Taylor said she likes that about her music. Folklore is a masterpiece and is my favorite by far. Reputation is my 2nd fav as well. You gotta react to her reputation tour on on Netflix. I went. It was amazing. Looking forward to more content! ❤️

such a great album and a reaction to the full Reputation Stadium Tour is necessary. If you've already reacted I apologize but if not, please do. Taylor's performance throughout the entire thing is amazing and it's just the best.

ANTHONY!!!!! Thank you for making my day shimmer

Just discovered you on YT and I really enjoy your TS videos. From one Swiftie to another, thank you for the videos. They are great content and its great that you are covering such a great artist.

I love how you bring a fresh perspective into it, because many of us know or think we know what the songs are about, but you have some great theories and I really like your videos! Keep going with the Taylor content please! :)

"I wouldn't know, I'm single" Haha, that killed me! This was an amazing reaction video! Thank you! Love the editing! Keep 'em coming! ❤ I'll subscribe! 😁

Was waiting for this one! Yass! 🥰

I appreciate you searching for these photos you incorporate with each songs. 👍🏻❤️

Been waiting for this reaction from you :) Rep is a whole ass mood and I'm glad you liked it! I love how you noticed the sound transitioning from bombastic and angry to soft and happy. And again, I love your freestyle in Dress!! Few notes: Dancing with our hands tied is about feeling that the relationship is doomed from the start because of outside pressure -- from media, from people who think they have a say on her relationships. Their hands were tied. I think this is about Tom Hiddleston. New Years Day is about finding someone you want to stick with through it all. She's saying, while everyone is looking forward to kissing someone on new year's eve, she'll be around to clean up bottles with him on new years day. Like, she wants to be there in celebrations with him but also in all the mess. I think you're gonna love the reputation stadium tour on netflix. :) Thanks for this reaction!

Getaway car I think is about her leaving her bf Calvin Harris for summer fling Tom Hiddleston. And then she left Tom for her current bf Joe Alwyn.

You’re one of the few people I’ve seen react who loves the same songs as me and notices the same lines I do. I really appreciate your videos 💕

only discovered these reviews a few days ago and they've brought me so much joy in a hard time :)))) i love your reactions!!!!

I subscribed and I’m expecting Reputation Stadium Tour. Love this reaction ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I like your reactions! Different in a much needed way!

a very good birthday gift indeed. i particularly enjoyed the end when you say your favorite songs and proceed to list over half the album. a masterpiece truly.

I LOVED IT. Thank you for doing it, it was a pleasure watching you react.

you should react to Lana Del Rey's albums! Her debut album "born to die" has many hip hop influences! and her latest album "norman f*cking rockwell" was the most acclaimed album of 2019! :)

Words can not express how excited I am for the re record of this album, the vault tracks are going to KILL ME

THANK YOU. ANOTHER DONT BLAME ME STAN. should have been a single. Hope Rep TV has a bomb music video too