MC Ruffian, whose real name is Carlos Antunes, is a prominent figure in the hard-dance music scene. He has been active since 1989 and is known for being one of the first MCs to make MC’ing an essential part of the hard-dance genre. Career Highlights Genres: Ruffian is associated with electro, hardcore, hardstyle, and oldschool. Roles: He is not just an MC but also a DJ, live act, and producer1. Collaborations: He has worked with notable artists like Neophyte, Technoboy, Gunz 4 Hire, Headbanger, Paul Elstak, and many others. Events: Ruffian has hosted major events such as Decibel, Thunderdome, Sensation, Defqon.1, Qlimax, and many more1. Aliases: He is also known by other stage names like The Preacher and Don Carlos. Notable Tracks Some of his well-known tracks include: “Thrillseeka” “Rage” “Hardcore Takin’ Over” "The Champions" Ruffian continues to perform at various events and has recently returned to his roots by focusing more on DJing and producing