2026-01-16 07:22:37

Comedian Dan Harumi revealed he's the voice behind J. Cole's 'The Fall-Off' announcement teaser. The funny part? Dreamville found his video when it barely hit 300 views.

Here's what he shared: "Make this your takeaway—if you're creating content, just ship it. You won't know who's paying attention until they show up."

It's a solid reminder that sometimes the biggest breaks don't come from chasing algorithms or waiting for the perfect moment. They come from just putting work out there and letting it find the right people.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 22h ago

Hey, wait a minute, I need to do the math... Breaking through 300 views? How unlikely is that? It's even more outrageous than me bottom-fishing late at night.

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MevSandwich

· 22h ago

Wow, is this the legendary big company scoop? 300 views and it’s on the trending page But to be honest, this guy isn’t wrong... Just do it, don’t TMD wait for the right moment every day Web3 feels the same. Sometimes the most valuable things are in the unnoticed corners. Whoever sees it first wins Really? The difficulty is too low, I feel like I can do one too

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RektHunter

· 22h ago

Wow, this story is really awesome. It was discovered with only 300 views?

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shadowy_supercoder

· 22h ago

No, don't get too emotional just yet. This guy just got lucky and happened to come across it. Forget it, we still have to ship. Lying flat and waiting for traffic really doesn't work. 300 views to turn things around? Even us programmers working hard are struggling. Hey, I like this logic. Anyway, even if we struggle to the end, it’s not a big deal. Really? Is this how J. Cole’s official voice actor was born?

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MetaverseLandlord

· 22h ago

Stop stressing out, really. Just looking at this guy's situation makes me think that sometimes, no matter how much you optimize the algorithm, it's better to just post casually. Cole was attracted this way too; with only 300 views, he was discovered, which shows that someone is really watching. It's about having that "casual" vibe, which actually makes it easier to stand out.

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MetaLord420

· 22h ago

Damn, just 300 views and Dreamville is interested? I really respect that logic. Definitely, creation is about persistence. Don't overthink it. Hey, this guy's got a point. My biggest opportunity came from this too. Putting your work out there is always better than just staying at home. Honestly, people are too obsessed with algorithms now, and as a result, they miss out on luck. Just throw your work out there, and that's it. Who knows who’s watching? That's why I keep producing content every day. One day, I will be noticed. Really, don't wait for the perfect moment; every moment is a waste of time.

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tx_or_didn't_happen

· 22h ago

Getting 300 views caught the attention of big companies, this guy really hit the jackpot --- But speaking of which, I'm starting to get a bit tired of the "just ship it" mentality... it really takes luck --- Wow, J. Cole's trailer actually came from a small creator, I love this twist --- So in the end, it's still about the combination of luck and skill; too many people rely purely on luck --- This story sounds like chicken soup, but it actually has some substance --- Being discovered by Dreamville with just over 300 plays, does that mean they’re also boosting with fake accounts... --- As long as the idea is good, the number of fans really doesn’t matter

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