Yusuf S

AI Music Dataset Specialist

Spotify • Freelance

Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos

AI Music Dataset Specialist with expertise in music metadata curation, genre/mood classification, audio analysis, and AI training workflows. Experienced in building high-quality structured datasets that enhance music discovery, recommendation systems, and generative AI models.

A&R Artist Manager

YouTube • Full-time

Oct 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 7 mos

• Spearheaded the production and release of over 200+ remix tracks, resulting in more than 50M+ cumulative streams across top DSPs such as YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. • Discovered and signed 10+ high-potential artists, two of whom achieved over 1M+ streams within the first three months, expanding T-Series’ market reach. • Orchestrated 45+ quarterly music launches, ensuring strategic genre diversity, cross-platform consistency, and peak audience engagement. • Built and led partnerships with 10+ DJs, music producers, and influencers, contributing to a 30% boost in playlist placements and fanbase growth. • Streamlined contract negotiations and licensing processes, enhancing compliance while reducing turnaround time by 15%. • Designed and deployed YouTube optimization strategies that drove a 25% surge in average video engagement and elevated viewer retention metrics. • Collaborated cross-functionally with legal, marketing, and sync/licensing teams to ensure seamless release execution and alignment with business objectives.