Renowned music composer AR Rahman recently took to X to send his best wishes to American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her latest studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department." Rahman, who recently delivered a chart-topping album for the film "Amar Singh Chamkila," shared the album cover and conveyed his support to Swift.
Following Rahman's shoutout to Swift, netizens flooded the post with reactions, with one user dubbing it as a recognition between legends. Another expressed joy at seeing an Oscar-winning Indian music director acknowledging Swift's work.
All the best @taylorswift13 👍 for your latest album #THETORTUEDPOETSDEPARTMENT @devrajsanyal #TaylorSwift #TSTTPDhttps://t.co/UdwHpyqVZ3 pic.twitter.com/mVs0tX00KQ
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) April 24, 2024
"The Tortured Poets Department" marks Swift's 11th studio album, produced in collaboration with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner. Swift announced the album during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, where it garnered immense anticipation. Upon release, it quickly became the most-streamed album on Spotify in a single day, boasting an impressive 300 million streams.
Swift's musical prowess continues to soar, with "The Tortured Poets Department" showcasing her talent and versatility. The album, crafted during her Eras Tour, is a double release, with the second part, "The Anthology," dropping shortly after the first. Notably, the lead single "Fortnight" features American rapper-singer Post Malone.
In addition to her musical achievements, Swift recently made headlines by entering Forbes' prestigious list of World's Billionaires. With her net worth surpassing the billion-dollar mark, Swift becomes the first artist to achieve this milestone solely through songwriting and performing. Her lucrative earnings from the Eras Tours, amounting to 190 million USD post-tax, propelled her into the elite three-comma club, joining the ranks of industry heavyweights like Rihanna and Jay-Z.
Swift's ascent to billionaire status underscores her unparalleled success and influence in the global music industry, solidifying her position as a trailblazer and icon for aspiring artists worldwide.