On December 17th, 1970, in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, a child was born, and not just any child, but one that twenty-four years later would leave everything familiar to him and move nearly 6,000 miles to Hollywood, California with a vision to make a difference and leave a mark that would echo into the hearts of millions. His bold 'everything is possible' attitude drove him to work as hard as he could, creating, not waiting, for opportunity.

Anybody who knows Satori knows that he will stop at nothing to make someone happy and see them succeed. His song writing is no different. Live with Passion, his debut album, is fully charged with emotional lyrics and singing that reminds you of who you are and why you're here. Satori pulls no punches in letting you know how he feels. His music is raw, bold, and honest. His singing, emotional. Satori picked up his first guitar when he was five, playing behind his stepfather as he mimicked his moves on stage. By the time he turned eight, he was getting restless, yearning to learn more, so he took it upon himself to hire an official classical guitar teacher, paying for the lessons out of his allowance, a total of five dollars a week. The investment paid off, as you can hear the classical influence in his melodic and beautiful acoustic guitar-picking on the inspiring and triumphant power ballads, Walking in my Father's Shoes, Momma, and Forever.

At thirteen, Satori formed his first band, U&I. They played fun, melodic rock that was inspired by eighties bands like Europe and Bon Jovi. Satori says, "Music has always been something that has inspired me to feel up when I've been down, and it's gotten me feeling totally ecstatic when I was happy. Music not only delivers words but also moves you emotionally through the rhythms and sensitivity the musician brings to it. And when you add lyrics that mean something, music can totally transform your life. Many times, it's more effective and profound than any therapy or drug could ever be."

Singing is something Satori now feels extremely passionate about. He loves to sing, but hasn't always felt that way. "Since I was a kid, people always told me, 'Shut up you can't sing, just play the guitar, that you know how to do.' So recording this album and actually singing on it means a lot to me. I've worked extremely hard on my singing and I am very proud of my vocal performance."

It all started in September 2001 when Satori came home from a visit to Sweden and felt inspired to start writing music after having an almost ten year period where he couldn't even look at his guitar. "I found this book on my shelf I had bought a year earlier. The book was called, 'Set Your Voice Free' and in it, Roger Love, now my favorite vocal coach in the whole world, goes on to clarify many of the myths people have about singing, or more specifically, the limits many people put on themselves when it comes to using this incredible instrument we all have. I thought, 'I have nothing to lose, let me give this a shot and see if this guy actually can help me do something that everybody has told me I couldn't do - sing!" Satori took on singing with the same determination and ferocity as he did his Martial Arts training. " My whole life is about mastery, so there is no difference with mastering my vocal ability." Working on his voice every day for one year, a total of 2000 hours of complete immersion, Satori shaped his voice, writing songs that reflected what he really wanted to express, which he turned into the passionate, fiercely uplifting, ten song album, Live with Passion.

Satori explains, "Live with Passion is an expression of the many experiences I've had since I was a kid and teenager. It also reflects the real and raw emotions I've gone through in the last decade. Some of the songs also express the love and compassion I have for the thousands of people I've had the privilege to help during my years as a Life Results Coach and Martial Arts teacher. I love the people I work with very much, and I want them to have what they truly deserve in their life. This album is a tribute to all the people who can relate to living at the raw edge of emotions, holding nothing back, and, who through it all, are still standing. I guess if you're reading this right now, you're one of them. The whole process of my first album, where I wrote, sang, produced, played guitar, and arranged my songs, was a way of proving to myself what is possible when you don't listen those limiting little voices in your head or the people around you saying shit like, 'You're never going to make it. It's so hard. What if it doesn't work?' I say, 'What if it does work? What if it's easy, not as in simple, but if it's easy because it's something you feel passionate about, and it's fun? And what if you have so much energy that you want to follow through no matter what? And what if you do make it? Whatever that means, since that's just a reflection of each persons rules of what has to happen in order for them to feel like they've 'made it'."

A martial artist since the age of six, Satori Mateu opened his first Karate school in 1994 and became a World and United States champion several times over. At his Santa Monica Dojo, he taught hundreds of kids and their families the power of mastering their mind, body and spirit.

He then took his insight into the human condition, going on over 52 radio stations and TV shows, sharing it with millions and empowering people to breakthrough their limitations and fears. In 2002, Satori, packed up his car and drove 12,000 miles to thirty-four cities in less than two months doing events across the country, inspiring people to step up, go for what they want, and remember who they really are.

Satori's long awaited book, The Ultimate Journey - Your Life, will soon be in stores. In it, he distills the very best of what it is that makes people do what they do, and the secrets behind what makes people live not just a good, excellent, or even extraordinary life, but an absolutely outstanding life; a life that is legendary. "There are many people who live a happy life, or a life that is okay, but few live a life of extraordinary fulfillment, where love, joy, passion, and an appreciation for the small things in life, are the standard. Some actually believe that's not even possible, or it's just for the chosen few. "Anyone who reads The Ultimate Journey - Your Life, or listens to Live with Passion will know that living a life that is legendary, is for everyone."

Satori says, "When it all comes down to it, we all have a story. We can all find reasons or excuses why we shouldn't go for it in life, to do what we love and feel passionate about, but in the end, none of these stories will make us happy. Through my music, books, seminars, karate, and being a force for good, my life is about doing whatever it takes, truly giving a shit, reminding and inspiring people to step up, take action, to love, and to have fun. Especially... to love."