The Ex G.G. Boyz star, also a producer, actor and song-writer will be releasing his new EP entitled 'Smoking Hot Sizzling' in 2012. Since the age of 17, Michigan hip hop artist, 'Boss Ruff' has undertaken many roles from entertainer to actor, rapper to writer; this native Grand Rapids MI native has many strings to his bow, but has always returned to his roots as a rapper. Boss Ruff lead G.G. Boyz on their first underground album 'Hard Hood Classic – We Hungry Volume 1' as well as on follow up album 'Hard Feelings' which features guest appearances from acclaimed rappers including B-Legit, Tax Holloway, Bailey The Champ as well as DJ Head. The Michigan rapper was also part of the winning team who took home the title of "Hustler's of the Year' at the 2007 Grand Rapids Hip-Hop awards presented by Grand Rapids Hip Hop Coalition. Boss Ruff searched for his own path after the disbanding of his group and Boss Ruff took the opportunity to hone his talents as an actor an landed a role in the Independent Grand Valley State student 2011 film 'Trap House' and also appeared on ABC's show 'You've got to be kidding me'. He continued to build a name as a solo artist and opened for some of hip hop's heavy weights including Young Buck, Dem Franchise Boyz and Wu Tang Clan. Recently discovered by Expat Records and Infinite Wordwide's Steve Roberts, who was highly impressed with the Michigan rapper's latest creation 'Shine'' which offers a mixture of swaggy styles from mid-west, south, east and west flavors all in one. BOSS RUFF will be releasing his first solo debut E.P. entitled 'SMOKIN HOT SIZZLIN' this winter the E.P. will be released under International record label Expat Records 'Boss Ruff' started working with www.hoodboxoffice.com very own Young Dopeman on a mix tape called "DON'T STOP RAPPIN" & reality show named "Smokin Hot Sizzlin" T.V. and instantly he was ready for to put out an album and started working with producer 'Frankstien' which use to be known as Mistro and former in house producer for the G.G. Boyz wich he also produced for artist like Cory Gunz of Lil wayne's Young Money label & Dj Drama's artist Willie The Kid...on the 'Smokin Hot Sizzlin' E.P. for such tracks such as "SHINE" & "BUMPKIN"...Boss Ruff latest single will be the song "SWAGGTASTIC" produced by 'Mr. Freshh Beatz' another emerging producer 'Swaggtastic' 'Shine' & 'Bumpkin' will form part of the forthcoming EP entitled 'Smoking Hot Sizzlin'. Like other music from Boss Ruff, SMOKING HOT SIZZLIN E.P. dives deep into the flamboastin soul of a young star on the rise, plagued by his region and living in Grand Rapids, MI. Many of the songs on this EP were recorded in what Boss Ruff considered his "WAY TO PUT ON FOR THE MIDWESTERN CULTURE" "THE MIDWEST IS NEVER GOING TO BE SLEPT ON AGAIN AS LONG AS I CARRY IT ON MY SHOULDERS" Boss Ruff is currently working with super producer 'Don Mega' of D-Block/Mega Muzik on an album he who has produced for artist such as Jadakiss, Styles P and the D-Block family as well as artist like Lil boosie & Webbie and a host of members from Salvage Life ENT. Boss Ruff is also working with 'Soulja Boy's' acclaimed affiliated group 'Ocean Gang's' 'Too Eazy' on a album featuring other 'Ocean Gang' members Cartier God, Truly Based, & Ocen Gang Bang Bang.. The 'Smoking Hot Sizzlin' EP is scheduled for release in 2012. For more information, track streaming, videos of Michigan rapper Boss Ruff, head to: www.bossruff.com Expat Records is a label and music publishing company representing artists worldwide. Expat is unique in its creation and creative use of advanced software systems and web 2.0 technologies to market and promote its artists.