When rap meets Russian opera: How ‘Prince Igor’ took over Europe

When rap meets Russian opera: How ‘Prince Igor’ took over Europe

“Prince Igor” was a song that stormed the European charts back in 1997.

Inspired by the Polovtsian Dances - the ballet fragment of Russian composer Alexander Borodin's opera Prince Igor – it was released as a lead single from the concept album “Hip Hop Meets Classic - The Rapsody: Overture.”

In the song, soprano sensation Kyrkjebø Sissel from Norway teams up with American rapper Warren G, with the instrumental background provided by The Rapsody.

Warren G fell back on the same rap lyrics as in his song "Reality" from the album Take a Look Over Your Shoulder.

Prince Igor was a major success, reaching number one in both Iceland and Norway. It was a Top 10 hit 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.

What do you think, has the song retained its fresh and inspired appeal?

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