Taylor Swift is currently signed with Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group, after leaving her long-time label Big Machine Records in 2018. Her journey through record labels has been significant in shaping her career and control over her music.

Swift began her career with Big Machine Records in 2005, where she released her first six studio albums. During her 13-year tenure with Big Machine, she created numerous hit albums including "Taylor Swift," "Fearless," "Speak Now," "Red," "1989," and "Reputation."

In 2018, Swift made a major career move by signing with Republic Records. This new contract gave her something she didn't have before - ownership of her master recordings for all new music created under the label. This was a crucial point for Swift, who had previously expressed concerns about artists' rights and music ownership.

The switch to Republic Records came after unsuccessful negotiations with Big Machine Records regarding the ownership of her master recordings. When her original contract expired, Swift made the decision to prioritize ownership of her future work, leading to her partnership with Republic Records and Universal Music Group.

Under Republic Records, Swift has released several successful albums including "Lover" (2019), "Folklore" (2020), "Evermore" (2020), and "Midnights" (2022). She also released re-recorded versions of her earlier albums, titled "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" and "Red (Taylor's Version)" in 2021, and "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" and "1989 (Taylor's Version)" in 2023.

This move to Republic Records has proven successful both commercially and artistically, allowing Swift greater creative control and ownership over her music while continuing to break records and achieve unprecedented success in the music industry.

Terms of her current contract with Republic Records include: - Full ownership of her master recordings - Control over licensing her music - Rights to re-record her previous albums - Creative freedom over her artistic direction

Swift's relationship with Republic Records represents a new chapter in her career, marked by increased artistic independence and business control, setting a precedent for other artists in the music industry.

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