'Acting is something I never planned on doing anytime soon, my brother thought it would be a good idea' said West, 'It was a good move, the phone has been ringing a lot lately,' added West.

Eric also stated he would love to work with Kanye West, Fergie, Janet Jackson, Dilated Peoples, Usher, Madonna, BT and Alejandro Sanz, Eric said: 'I really admire Kanye's work, I listen to his album when I'm working out. Fergie has been a friend of mine for nearly 8 years, I'm going to give her a call and see if she'll be up to appearing on a remix to my first single 'Can't Be Friends'. Janet Jackson is an icon, I've been honored to meet her a few times, working with her would be amazing, though I don't think Jermanie Dupri will like me being around his girl. I recently met Madonna, and told her I'd like to work with her, but who wouldn't want to work with Janet or Madonna? They are the greatest female artist of my time'.

The full interview will appear in Music Week. His debut album "Half Life" is due early 2005.