As we proceed to give you what you need, we’e looking for writers to join our squad. Let your voice be heard.

As you can see we are cleaning house and redesigning the site to make it splash – big pimpin all the way. If you have any requests, comments, concerns, or whateva – please let us know so we can make NoVegans – 2.0 better than it was before.

Hit us up on Twitter @NoVegans and tell us whats on your mind!

Stay tuned for a massive Mega Post coming soon…

The rumors are true. Yours truly has packed up his headphones for the last time, and it feels good. I will no longer be remixing, producing, or performing live. I’ve had a great run in the game, and now its time to pass the torch. I have no regrets.

My decision was an easy one to make because I believe, in order to be the best at what you do, you have to be willing to commit every waking moment to your craft, and in my case, I just couldn’t afford the time. You see, there’s only so many hours in a day, and I’ve made a life decision to devote those hours to activities that matter most.

The good news for you is that I will be able to devote more time to managing NoVegans.com and making it the absolutely hottest electro music mp3 blog on the planet, and you can count on that! That’s why – I need writers! Hit me up – let your voice be heard. Join residents Pappy Andrews, mont.le.mont and yours truly. Let’s do this!

In case you were wondering, DJ Renaissance is taking an extended vaca away from the blog – focusing on original music and remixes for 2010. We’ll be back with you at the beginning of February.

The year 2009 was our first full year as a blog, and we’ve made some great strides. I’m not going to bore you with the details, but I’ll let you know I’m very pleased with the number of new and repeat visitors to the site on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

This blog really took off at the end of last year with a post about my favorite Clubbin’ Blogs. I’m stoked to bring you the second edition of that list sometime tomorrow. For now, here’s a short recap of what’s all gone down this year.

Most Visited Blog Post = Jump Smokers – My Flow So Tight
Most Downloaded MP3 = Jump Smokers – My Flow So Tight (Extended Mix)
Most Popular Guest Post = Fidget House Sunday Skool
Hottest Mixtape = DJ Icey’s WMC Mixtape
Artist with the Most Press = Pitbull
DJ with the Most Press = Chew Fu
Craziest Event of the Year = Diplo at Wash U

Last week was a slow week for the blog, but we’re continually testing ways to deliver news about the hottest mp3s as soon as they become available. One way we’re doing this is through the use of Twitter, and if you haven’t heard, then crawl out from under your rock and get an account then follow us because Twitter is where its at!

We’re actually posting 5-6 times daily and sometimes throughout the night about new house and electro tracks on the internetz, and we’re going to start posting Twitter links to our favorite mp3 blogs when as they post new music so by following DJ Renaissance on Twitter, you’re assured to receive word of the hottest mp3s as soon as they’re posted here or anywhere else on the web.

As for the blog, I’ve got a lot of new music to introduce this week before I head out west next week. If you have any requests, be sure to hit me up in the comments or connect with me on Twitter.

If you’re not into the whole Twitter thang, you can also get our Twitter updates directly in Facebook, so be sure to be our friend and become a fan on Facebook too.

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I’m thinking about putting together a mixtape podcast with weekly updates or something like that… whatcha think? I’m sure it will be a chore, but that won’t stop us! We’re excited about all the rad features in the works (or at least in our heads… lol), and getting the podcast up and running is on the top of our list… that’s if you’re interested…

Speaking of new features, I don’t know about you, but I really enjoyed this week’s first edition of Sunday Skool with Pappy Andrews. Homeboi knows his roots and he’s going to be a great addition to the site. We’re also considering adding one or two more writers, so hit us up and give us your pitch. What’s in it for you? Exposure, syndication, and brownie points from my lil sis…

We’ve had a lot of fun sharing new electro dance music over these last 102 posts and we’re looking forward to keeping the streak in tact. If you’re new here, check out our Top 8 Clubbin Blogs. Our list went viral last year and got killer kudos. I’m psyched to put out updated rankings in December (can you say tease?). Our most popular post to date was “Smoke Jumpers – My Flow So Tight.” We actually hit Google Trends for that one, and peeps just couldn’t get enough. But for real, my favorites have been the interviews with djs & producers.

Big ups to our new friends Savi and Jeff T, and old friends too many to name here. Just like these producers, you too can have your music featured on the site so if you think you’ve got a sound meaty enough for No Vegans, then hit us up at Soundcloud or by email. We’re looking forward to your submission.

And finally!!! For those of you in the Lou looking to get your Nikki smack on (I don’t get it either), you know 609 is the spot every Thursday night. Join me and DJ Madmonk as East Meets West for St. Louis’ sexiest international night! Click that banner on the right for details – until next time…

After being gone a little over a month, its been difficult working up the motivation to get back to the grind of pushing out posts each and everyday, but my lil summer break has ended and I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do (Happy Birthday Jimmy). So much has happened since I went away.

If you’ve been following me on Twitter then you know I really enjoyed Wimbledon this year. Of course, NBC blew with their coverage of the tourney, but what’s new? Still can’t believe Andy Roddick lost that final match… What a heartbreaker! Speaking of heartbreakers, I don’t think any of us expected to see MJ die like that. Crazy! And then there’s another loss for the National League… that sucked. I really wanted to see Pujols and the bunch pull it out here in the Lou… Oh well!

On the deejay front, Madmonk and I are tearing up Thursday nights at 609. If you haven’t heard, we changed up the format so its not all electro, all the time anymore. We’ve added some reggaeton and Island beats for an international vibe, and we spin exclusive electro mashups providing an all-out assault on every weak ass deejay in the Lou. We’re stepping up the game in 09 and 609 is where its at on Thursday nights.

Last night, I took the show on the road to Jade, which sits downtown on Olive Street, for their Grand Opening party, and I’m looking forward to heading back real soon.

For the blog, I’m definitely looking for some help. We’ve got a large and loyal following, and we need daily content to live up to our rep in the blogosphere. If you like to write and share music, then hit me up and we’ll talk.

I’ve got so much music just sitting on my computer ready to share. The emails have piled up, and I have a lot to go through. Here’s a lil sample of what’s in store for you:

Keri Hilson ft Kanye West & Ne-Yo – Knock You Down (Chew Fu Ghettoclub Fix)

Jeff T – Outta My Head

My white ass needs some sun, so I’m going to get away from the computer for a few weeks and get up on this summer vacation. That means no Facebook, no MySpace, no Twitter, and no blogging, but just for a few weeks. Of course, you can still catch me weekly in University City, Missouri for East Meets West with DJ Madmonk, so be sure to stop by and say hello. And deejays you best keep bangin out those heaters and rock dis summer proper. See you soon!

Just added a couple pics to my MySpace photo album and they’re the first two pics on there. You don’t need to say it, I know I need to take more pics when I’m out and about, so I’ll totally do that. This is a pic of John Bourke and I. If you don’t know who is who, then you don’t know jack… lol

I’ve got some pimpin ass music for your Saturday night. Check back in a while for that post. Until then, be sure to hit us up on the Google Friend connect located at the top of this page. See you in a few…

According to our Google Analytics, a lot of you are visiting the blog on a daily basis. We have two types of visitors: those of you looking for the hottest new edm mp3s and those of you looking for something to do in St. Louis, Missouri. Our current posting schedule produces about three posts in a seven day period, but I think its time to step it up by adding two writers to our team.

What does it take to be a NoVegans.com blog writer? We’re looking for deejays that play edm out on a regular basis. We’ve never just posted anything and everything music-wise, and we’re not about posting stuff that doesn’t get a crowd jumping. To be considered, expect us to get a sense for the type of music you’re into by listening to your mixtapes and/or checking out your prior blog posts.

Do you know St. Louis events?

In addition to a music writer, we’re looking for someone to write about what’s hot in St. Louis, Missouri on a weekly basis. If you know the scene, and would be willing to report on it regularly, then we want to talk to you.

If you’re wondering how much a NoVegans.com blog writer gets paid, then you’re obviously not familiar with blogging. We do this for the love of meaty beats, and we’d want you to as well. Interested? Feel free to contact us in the comments or leave us a message on Twitter.