Ruthless started spinning records in 1995, and shortly after, he was already making mixtapes for local radio stations like Radio Balans and Stadsradio Rotterdam. He started as a hardcore DJ and became a resident DJ at Kozmoz (BE) and Maddox (NL).
Since 2002 Ruthless is playing all over the world. You can find him in the biggest clubs and of course the big events like Qlimax, Defqon 1, Decibel,Tomorrowland, Mysteryland, Reverze and many more! His favourite styles are Hardstyle, Jump/Tek, Oldschool and early Hardcore! When Ruthless is behind the decks, you can expect fast mixing, exclusive tracks and different harder styles in one DJ set.
As you know, Ruthless is also a producer. After the release of 'I Feel Like Dancin' and 'Whores In Da House' his career really lifts off! He has mixed many compilations and made many remixes for artists like Benny Benassi, Pulsedriver, Greg C, Technoboy, Coone, Pavo & Zany, Mark With A K and many more!
Sporting over 20 years of experience, Ruthless has had a taste of many dance genres. He has played tek, jump, hardstyle, trap, oldschool and (early) hardcore. It’s safe to state that Ruthless is a true jack of all trades, both on stage and in his discography. A prime example of Ruud’s extraordinary productions is his gigantic hit remix of JeBroer’s 'Banaan', which blew up the entire dance industry and was even picked up by the likes of Hardwell! Other impeccable notches in his musical arsenal are his many collabs with LNY TNZ like 'We Don’t Care' and 'Fired Up', his solo hit on Brennan Heart’s 'WE R' imprint 'Funky Beats' and 'We Want Some P#ssy' with The Viper & Darkraver.
Lead by this broad spectrum of funky beats, Ruthless developed himself into a true stage entertainer, being able to please any crowd no matter their preference. His stage presence turned him into one of the four Pussy Lounge residents, and got him to spin beats at EDC (both in the USA and Mexico), Defqon 1, Qlimax, Tomorrowland, Mysteryland, Decibel, Reverze, Q-BASE and many more.
Being able to switch styles on the go in his sets, Ruthless is a true master of the freestyle vibes, making this veteran DJ a guarantee to get literally any party started!