Rewind & React continues the artists-with-dollar-signs series with A$AP Rocky’s “Tailor Swif” (not to be confused with Taylor Swift) — a surreal, glitchy, and wildly unpredictable music video that feels like an Adult Swim sketch, a TikTok feed, and a high-fashion fever dream all rolled into one. Adam and Rob break down the 2024 release, filmed in Ukraine in 2021, and explore how Rocky drifts through a world of upside-down urinals, suited dogs, wine-drinking rabbits, flying objects, warped bodies, penguin boxing matches, and one very strange giant toe. Here’s what we’re covering: The rapid-fire, vignette-driven structure — and why the video feels more like chaotic internet browsing than a traditional narrative The Adult Swim energy of the visuals, from surreal animals to impossible physical gags How practical effects, 16mm film, miniatures, and real-world stunt setups make the video feel stranger than CGI Why filming in Kyiv before the war gives the video an unexpected visual and historical texture The “Tailor Swif” title itself — from the missing “T” to the clickbait, SEO-friendly joke behind it referencing Taylor Swift How the video balances absurd comedy, high-fashion cool, and A$AP Rocky’s relaxed presence in the middle of total visual chaos Plus, the episode wraps with a round of ASAP Rocky or Taylor Swift? — a trivia showdown covering Grammy's, fashion campaigns, high-profile relationships, Easter eggs, album masters, and one very famous scarf. “Tailor Swif” may not tell a clean story, but that’s exactly the point. It’s a strange, stylish, post-internet spectacle — and this episode shows why it works. Stream it now and subscribe for more Rewind & React deep dives into the weirdest, wildest, and most memorable music videos.
