Started in 1985 with rapping under the name Social X in a band called Streetforce. Besides rapping Ruffian also made the beats for this band.

In 1989 Holy Noise was formed. Paul Elstak was DJ in the Bluetiek Inn at that time, and needed a rapper for one of his performances. He hired Alee and due to him Ruffian joined them and they formed the group together with Rob Fabrie (Headbanger) and Richard van Naamen.

Ruffian was also part of big hardcore legends like: Brothers in Crime, Bold Terror, Highheads and Damagez.

In 1999 O-Wan-O was formed. This band is a continuation of DCO. Nowadays Ruffian still produces and writes lyrics for this band in his own studio.

MC Ruffian is grown from a hip hop artist to an all-round mc, who is performing at big parties as a resident from Back 2 School events and Q-Dance. Besides that he does a lot of performances together with DJ Paul, Lady Dana, Panic, Gary D, Dave 202, Technoboy, Super Marco May, Neophyte, Luna, Pavo, Max B. Grant, Darkraver and other big names in the dance scene.

Ruffian is planning to spend more time in the studio, producing and writing lyrics for various artists like DJ Paul, Beholder & Balistic, Deepack, Charly Lownoise, Gizmo, Viper and many more.