Yokoyama Yu was born in Hiroshima in 1986 and started singing in local karaoke clubs. He released his debut single 'Wonder Boy' in 2010, which became a breakout hit in Japan.
His 2017 album 'Embrace' showed him moving beyond straightforward pop into rock and folk territory.
He's mentioned being influenced by artists like Bob Dylan and The Beatles, as well as Japanese singer-songwriter Glay. His songs tend to have melodic hooks with introspective lyrics, which is what first caught attention with 'Wonder Boy'.
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