Nas To Be Released? Nas could be released by his record label Def Jam because of his controversial album title. Nas’ last album sold pretty well, but not well enough for the headache he’s causing the label According to Gig Wise.” If Nas doesn’t change his mind, he’ll be dropped. And he doesn’t have to much time to come to that realization.”

Warner Stock: Shares of Warner Music Group closed at $7.06 today, a 53% jump from WMG’s historic low of $4.57.

KOAR posted several new artists that we feel are making headway in today’s climate, which is no easy feat. Here is the Friday Roundup……….

One Less Reason – Memphis, TN. The band proudly delivers the mainstream southern rock. Think Daughtry, Hinder, and Creed. Huge myspace plays! Listen to the emotionally charged track ‘A Day to Be Alone‘ , which already garnered 26,000 paid downloads will most likely be the song that propels this act in the near future. Information here.

Adelitas Way – Las Vegas, Nevada. This band hangs in the same crowd as
One Less Reason. Recently finished working with producer Brian Howes (Hinder, Daughtry). Information here.

The Hint – Baltimore, Maryland. Think Jimmy Eat World and Weezer. The first single Tell Me How was released January 14th. Information here.

Coleen Mcmahon – Los Angeles, CA. A cross between Celine and Mariah Carey. The producers from the Maury Povich show found her on Youtube and flew her into NYC for a special appearance. Information here.

The Urgency – Brooklyn, NY. A cross between Sting and 311. Currently recording at The House of Loud with producer David Bendeth (Paramore, RJS, and Breaking Benjamin). Information here.