{"id":41977,"date":"2026-08-10T03:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T01:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.graviton.at\/letterswaplibrary\/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-or-build-a-global-dataset-of-artist-collaborations-featurings\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T03:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T01:27:08","slug":"what-is-the-best-way-to-get-or-build-a-global-dataset-of-artist-collaborations-featurings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.graviton.at\/letterswaplibrary\/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-or-build-a-global-dataset-of-artist-collaborations-featurings\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Best Way To Get Or Build A Global Dataset Of Artist Collaborations (featurings)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hey everyone,<\/p>\n

I am working on an indie web game called FeatFighter where players link artists together through their collaborations (like a music version of Six Degrees of Separation).<\/p>\n

My goal is to cover music artists globally across all genres. To make the gameplay smooth, I need a massive initial database of tracks with explicitly linked primary and featured artists.<\/p>\n

I would love to get your advice, ideas, or recommendations on how to approach this:<\/p>\n

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    Are there existing open datasets, dumps, or graph database exports (like MusicBrainz, Wikidata, or Kaggle projects) that already capture artist collaborations well on a global scale?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    If you had to build a global music collaboration graph today, what strategy would you use for the initial data load to avoid getting blocked by rate limits on streaming APIs?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Any suggestions, links, or technical insights on how to tackle this would be super helpful.<\/p>\n

    Thanks a lot for your help!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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