Prince Igor (song)

"Prince Igor"
Single by the Rapsody featuring Warren G and Sissel
from the album The Rapsody Overture
Released	October 13, 1997
Genre	Hip hop opera classical
Label	Def Jam Recordings
Songwriter(s)	Klaus Volker Warren G
Producer(s)	Klaus Volker Dieter Völker
Warren G singles chronology
"Smokin' Me Out" (1997) "Prince Igor" (1997) "All Night, All Right" (1998)
Sissel singles chronology
"Mitt hjerte alltid vanker" (1995) "Prince Igor" (1997) "Summer Snow" (2000)

"Prince Igor" is a song inspired by the Polovtsian Dances of Alexander Borodin's opera Prince Igor. It was released as the lead single from the album, The Rapsody Overture in October 1997. The main vocals are performed by Warren G, the Russian refrain by acclaimed Norwegian soprano Sissel Kyrkjebø and the instrumental background is provided by the Rapsody. Warren G uses the same rap lyrics as in his song "Reality", available on the album Take a Look Over Your Shoulder. "Prince Igor" was successful in Europe, peaking at number-one in both Iceland and Norway. In addition, the single reached the top 10 in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and Sweden. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the song peaked at number six in January 1998. Outside Europe, it peaked at number 41 in New Zealand.