Igor: Warren G - Prince

While it remains a "cult classic" in the US, the song was a massive commercial success across Europe in late 1997 and early 1998:

"Prince Igor" is a standout 1997 collaboration between American G-funk pioneer and Norwegian soprano Sissel Kyrkjebø . Produced by the Voelker Brothers (Achim and Klaus Völker), the track served as the lead single for the ambitious concept album The Rapsody Overture: Hip Hop Meets Classic , which fused urban beats with operatic motifs. Musical Composition and Sampling Warren G - Prince Igor

: Underneath the operatic bridge is a heavy, smooth hip-hop beat. Warren G's verses actually use the same lyrics from his song "Reality" off his album Take a Look Over Your Shoulder . While it remains a "cult classic" in the

: Released by Mercury Records and distributed by Def Jam . Warren G's verses actually use the same lyrics