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KeNN’s perfectly captures the awkwardness of crush paralysis on ‘Datto’ — listen

KeNN’s perfectly captures the awkwardness of crush paralysis on ‘Datto’ — listen

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Ever liked someone so much, you completely malfunctioned?

That’s the quiet storm behind 'Datto 脱兎', the tender new single from rising pop-R&B artist KeNN. Named after the Japanese phrase for "a rabbit darting off", the track plays like the moment you almost said what you felt — but panic beat you to it.

Sung in both Japanese and English, ‘Datto 脱兎’ captures the fragile beauty of young love — that messy, nervous, oh-my-god-they're-here kind of feeling. Over a clean, minimal beat, KeNN’s gentle vocals tell a story of hesitation and hope. It’s not a breakup song, it’s a before-anything-happens song. The kind that simmers with potential.

Coming soon is the official music video, dropping 23 July, which brings this emotional rollercoaster to life — following a boy so overwhelmed by his crush, his instinct is to run. Not away from love, but in hopes it might chase him back.

Whether you're crushing hard, remembering the awkwardness of first love, or just need something tender to soundtrack your soft girl/boy era — this one’s for you.