Over the past few years Mack 10 has been involved in a wealth of projects both in music and movies. He's now set to release "Hustla's Handbook" on Capitol Records/Hoo Bangin' September 27th.

MVRemix: Tell me about "Hustla's Handbook"

Mack 10: It's the ultimate Mack 10 record.

MVRemix: And why would you say that?

Mack 10: It's the album... You've gotta have this one because this one is the album that all my fans want from me.

MVRemix: Can you tell me about guests or producers featured on the record?

Mack 10: Well, I went with a lot of young producers like 1500, 88 Fingers, J Classic...

MVRemix: What about guests? Aside from Nate Dogg, who else is working with you on there?

Mack 10: I got B-Real, from Cypress Hill. I got my little son, DJ, he's seven years old - I got him on a song with me and B-Real called "Step Ya Game Up." I got a couple of my young artists; I got a group called Wanted -that's my little brother and my little cousin. But really I just kept it all in house.

MVRemix: How does "Hustla's Handbook" compare to "Bang or Ball" and your other albums?

Mack 10: It's more well rounded, you know? I think this album is everything you would want from Mack 10.

MVRemix: What's currently going on with Hoo Bangin?

Mack 10: Red Cafe. A little artist I signed from Brooklyn. He'll be out first quarter next year.

MVRemix: what's the biggest difference between Mack 10 when you began and now?

Mack 10: I think I'm known more as a business man now. When I first began, it was Mack 10 the artist - he was hard. But now it's like I think people have recognized that I'm just as good or if not better a business man than I am an artist.

MVRemix: How has the music scene changed for you?

Mack 10: I remember when I first came into the rap game, if you had a good record it was gonna sell. Nowadays, it ain't about who got a good album, it's about who market themselves the best.

MVRemix: When we interviewed Hot Karl, he'd stated you wanted to sign him to Hoo Bangin - his type of music doesn't strike us like what we'd expect you to listen to. What was it about Karl that made you want to sign him?

Mack 10: Oh, Hot Karl is cool. I like him. He's just a nice guy. He ain't usually the type of artist that I would have on Hoo Bangin' 'cause he ain't really street, or really gangsta because he from the valley. But, Hot Karl really got some skills and I think there's a market for what he do.

MVRemix: It seems you've been doing more acting recently, could you tell me a little about the films you've been involved in?

Mack 10: I did a movie called "Apocolypse of the Beauty Queen," and it's kind of like a gothic movie, kind of like the end of the world. You know? It's a little different from the norm. I did a movie about pimps called "It Ain't Easy" where I'm the main character in the movie. I really like acting, man, it's another part of what I'm capable of doing. I'm just blessed to be in this situation.

MVRemix: Is there any sort of timeframe as to when they're gonna be coming out?

Mack 10: I think both of them should be out early next year.

MVRemix: Is there a chance for a third Westside Connection album?

Mack 10: Nah...

MVRemix: What's the current situation with Westside Connection?

Mack 10: I haven't talked to neither one of them. We don't really keep in touch with each other.

MVRemix: What are your thoughts on how the U.S. government has dealt with Hurricane Katrina?

Mack 10: I just think that they should keep in mind that everybody is somebody and when you're in a situation like that it should be urgent, right away. [chuckles] It shouldn't take a few days for it to get urgent. People should've responded right away. People needed help.

MVRemix: A la "Fight Club," "If you could fight any celebrity, who would you fight?"

Mack 10: If I could fight 'em? Who would I fight? I don't know. I don't really know man [chuckles] I don't look at stuff like that. You tryin' to start some shit with that question [chuckles].

MVRemix: Oh no, not really. It's more so a comedic thing...

Mack 10: I know, I know - but you know how people take stuff. I don't know, I really love everybody. [laughs]

MVRemix: Aside from the album, what else have you been working on? Guest appearances and whatnot?

Mack 10: I really haven't been doing much man, I've been tryin' to finish up Red Cafe's record.

MVRemix: When would that be due out?

Mack 10: It'd be due out early next year; first quarter.

MVRemix: Any last words?

Mack 10: If you from the streets, you gotta have this album. This album is a must have - September 27th "Hustla's Handbook."