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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-24 · via Variety

Taylor Swift Explains Dubstep Turn in 'I Knew You Were Trouble' at Grammy Q&A

Taylor Swift revealed that her 2012 hit "I Knew You Were Trouble" was originally written as a sad ballad before adding dubstep. She shared this during a Grammy Museum conversation with Harvey Mason Jr. The discussion focused on her approach to production and storytelling.

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