Sorry for using the C word, as far as Taylor goes, she is playing ball with the cabal or she wouldn't have achieved such success. As far as talent goes, she isn't my type of music, I'm not into pop, I'm too old for most of it. What I have heard of her music didn't come across as brilliant, but I'm not her target audience ether. I will say that at least she plays actual music which isn't in vogue with the rap crowd.