Taylor Swift enthusiastically supports Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s latest musical collaboration, I Said I Love You First, showcasing her admiration for their artistry.
On Saturday, March 22, just a day after the highly anticipated album release, the 35-year-old pop icon took to her Instagram Stories to express her excitement about the newly engaged couple’s joint musical project. Swift’s post highlighted her genuine appreciation for the album, signaling her close relationship with both artists and their creative endeavors.
“@selenagomez & @itsbennyblanco I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH,” Swift declared, sharing a vibrant screenshot of the album on Spotify, along with a direct link for fans to purchase the musical set. Her endorsement not only boosts visibility for the album but also emphasizes the powerful connections forged through music among friends and collaborators.
I Said I Love You First features a blend of previously released hits, including “Scared of Loving You,” “Sunset Blvd,” “Younger and Hotter Than Me,” and “Call Me When You Break Up,” which includes a special performance by Gracie Abrams. The complete tracklist is packed with emotional depth, featuring songs like “Ojos Tristes,” “Don’t Wanna Cry,” “Cowboy,” “Bluest Flame,” “How Does It Feel to Be Forgotten,” “Do You Wanna Be Perfect,” “You Said You Were Sorry,” “I Can’t Get Enough,” and “Don’t Take It Personally,” showcasing the artistic evolution of both Gomez and Blanco.
In the lead-up to the album’s release, Gomez opened up about her collaborative experience with her fiancé during an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. She shared, “It just felt like it was a little taste of what we are and how we made this together, and how much we loved it and how much we love each other. And it just felt like it was meant to be.” This heartfelt sentiment underscores the profound connection they share, both personally and musically.
The couple began their romantic journey in June 2023 and announced their engagement towards the end of the year. Gomez joyfully revealed the exciting news through an Instagram carousel on December 11, showcasing her stunning marquise-cut engagement ring, and captioning it with the heartfelt phrase, “forever begins now.” This announcement marked a significant milestone in their relationship, celebrated by fans and friends alike.
Gomez has also shared her emotional experience of revealing her music to Swift. In 2019, she recalled the moment she played her first Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “Lose You to Love Me,” for her superstar best friend. The experience was so powerful that it brought both her and her mother, Andrea Swift, to tears, highlighting the deep emotional bonds they share through their music.
“It’s gonna make me cry thinking about it,” Gomez reflected. “Because it wasn’t just about how great the song was, which is a lot coming from her, it was just that they had been on that journey with me, intimately. And they were crying because of how proud they were for me stepping into a whole new era of my life, and it not involving the horrible things, the abuse, the emotional chaos, it felt like I had a huge sigh of relief.” This poignant moment illustrates the power of friendship and support in overcoming personal challenges and celebrating achievements.
