The Rapsody Overture: Hip Hop Meets Classic is a 1997 concept album of remixes consisting of hip hop and classical, which combined American rappers with European opera singers.
"Prince Igor", a duet between American rapper Warren G and Norwegian soprano Sissel Kyrkjebø, was a massive #1 hit across Europe in 1998. Outside Europe, it peaked at number 41 in New Zealand.
The song combined Warren G's lyrics from his song "Reality", and an aria from Alexander Borodin's opera Prince Igor.
Sissel was the voice for Ariel in the Norwegian and Swedish versions of the 1989 film The Little Mermaid, as well as the Danish singing voice. Listen to her here!
She sang the vocals on the soundtrack for the 1997 film Titanic, which reached #1 on the Billboard charts and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. She was also originally intended to sing "My Heart Will Go On" before it was handed over to Celine Dion.
"Prince Igor" was so close to a draw! 49,7% total yes votes vs 50,4% total no. :(