Mateus Asato - ASATO (2026) [Hi-Res]

The highly anticipated debut full-length album by Brazilian virtuoso Mateus Asato marks the culmination of a decade-long creative evolution (2014–2024). After years of performing as a premier sideman for global icons like Bruno Mars and Silk Sonic, Asato presents a project he describes as a "sonic reclamation of his name." The self-titled release pays homage to his Japanese heritage and signifies his transition into a definitive solo artist. Inspired largely by a transformative 2017 trip to Japan, the album serves as a sonic travelogue through the landscapes of Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa. Stylistically, the record is a masterclass in neo-soul, jazz-fusion, and instrumental rock, utilizing the guitar as a primary vessel for complex, subjective storytelling.

Tracklist:
1. Mateus Asato - MA
2. Mateus Asato - Otsukare!
3. Mateus Asato - Rush
4. Mateus Asato - Wasted Hit
5. Mateus Asato - Mellow
6. Mateus Asato - Cryin'
7. Mateus Asato - The Breakup Song
8. Mateus Asato - Time
9. Mateus Asato - North
10. Mateus Asato - Change
11. Mateus Asato - Kyoto’s Jam
12. Mateus Asato - Kawaii
13. Mateus Asato - Goodbye.
14. Mateus Asato - HENDRIX
15. Mateus Asato - too nerdy for pop, too pop for nerds