“Trading the stability of playing for a pop star to start walking on my own steps was a very tough decision”: Mateus Asato has walked away from Bruno Mars, Jessie J and Tori Kelly to pursue a solo career – and his solo album is finally ready

Mateus Asato with his signature Suhr guitar.

Mateus Asato has cemented his reputation as both a social media guitar phenom as well as a sideman to the stars, having played guitar for the likes of Bruno Mars, Tori Kelly, and Jessie J.

However, Asato is now stepping out on his own. After years of teasing the potential of an album, he's now confirmed that his debut record is finally done.