Thank you for tuning in to part II of our interview with Yufu, who recently released his soul album, *Heal Me Good*. In today’s episode, we discuss the soul music community in Taiwan and Japan, explore a meaningful trip that changed his musical career path, and Yufu will break down some of his tracks for us. 

Yufu is an emerging Soul and Funk musician who finds his muse in the classic 70s sound. Residing in both Taiwan and Japan, he stands out as one of the rare Asian soul musicians who craft original tracks while honoring the legendary figures of the soul genre. In a world increasingly dominated by digital and artificial influences, Yufu is dedicated to producing a warm sound that evokes the essence and atmosphere of the sensual soul music of the golden era.

Raised on Motown and psychedelic melodies, he developed a deep affinity and unexplainable love for soul, funk, and R&B music, particularly from icons like Curtis Mayfield, Willie Hutch, George Jackson, and Eddie Kendricks, to name a few.

"He has been obsessed with vintage gear, 1970s consoles, effect pedals, the fashion, the culture, and everything that comes with it all his life. Finally, with the music-making part, he felt complete and elated. He says he does feel lonesome in Taiwan as the only vintage-soul music endorser/ composer. Luckily, with the Internet, he got to meet soul music lovers, [his] soul-mates” around the globe and found amazing communities like the northern soul scene in Europe and also some fellow modern soul revivalists."

Listen to his recent album, Heal Me Good: 

Spotify

YouTube

Apple Music