In 1994, the Cella Dwellas signed to prominent hip hop label Loud Records, and released their debut single, "Land of the Lost". The following year, the duo made one of their earliest appearances on the Masta Ace Incorporated album Sittin' on Chrome, featured on the track "4 Da Mind". Also in 1995, the Dwellas released a pair of singles, "Good Dwellas" and "Perfect Match", which were the duo's only charting singles. "Land of the Lost", a sequel to "Good Dwellas" and "Perfect Match" were included on the duo's 1996 debut Realms 'N Reality. The album was a moderate underground success, debuting at #160 on the Billboard 200 album chart, #21 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and #10 on the Heatseekers chart. The majority of the album was produced by Nick Wiz, and also featured beats from DJ Megahurtz, The Bluez Brothers and the duo themselves. The album received considerable acclaim from both critics and underground fans, due to its unique lyrical style and dark, atmospheric production. All Music Guide writer Michael Di Bella describes the album's style as a combination of "Dungeons and Dragons-style role-playing games, horror flicks, slick, rugged beats, and imaginative, often humorous lyrics", and called the album "an exciting and bizarre ride through two warped intellects." [1]
UG and Phantasm returned in 2000 with their simplified title, The Dwellas, and released their sophomore album, The Last Shall Be First through Loud Records. The album again featured production from Nick Wiz, as well as star beat-makers like Large Professor, Ayatollah and Rockwilder. Guests on the album included Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, Cocoa Brovaz and Organized Konfusion. The album received moderate reviews, but received little attention, failing to reach any Billboard chart. The album's singles, "Stand Up", "Leakage" and "Game of Death", all failed to reach any Billboard singles chart. All Music Guide once again praised the album. Writer Jon Azpiri stated that the duo could "more than hold their own among hip-hop heavyweights" and "after listening to The Last Shall Be First, it's clear that the Dwellas have risen to another level." [2] The duo's only release since The Last Shall Be First was a single titled "Who Killed the Hip Hop", released in 2003. They have yet to release a third album.
Advance To Boardwalk
Cella Dwellas Lyrics
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[ CHORUS: U.G. ]
Aiyo, get nice
Shoot dice
Skip the small talk
Son, advance to BOARDWALK
Collectin properties and profit
Yo, slide past GO
[ Phantasm ]
Check the drama as the saga starts to enfold
To advance and pass GO and get the pot of gold
In the MEDITERRANEAN
Met this fly lady, and
She had two lovers
The rich Parker Brothers
On the run from the IRS for INCOME TAX
After this heist, son, we sittin on stacks
In this new community lookin for the Treasure Chest
Took a wrong left turn, fuck it yo, nevertheless
It's my fault, kid
We ended up on BALTIC
Off course
But still we ain't takin a loss
There he go, READING at the RAILROAD in his Porsche
Waitin for his brother to come in on the iron horse
[ U.G. ]
Can it be so simple?
Playin in my rental on ORIENTAL
AVENUE passin through CONNECTICUT
Got to get the burn mark just to VISIT Matt Life in the clink (/JAIL)
I'm bagged for stolen minks and snatchin links
[ Phantasm ]
At ST. CHARLES PLACE
Let me check Digga and Masta Ase
And the Inc.
They own ELECTRIC COMPANY
Next is the state of VIRGINIA, with Rhamadan
And got Mad Skillz like Shaqwan
At the train station
We waitin
For my PENNSYLVANIA connect
To come through and show us love and respect
Don't even take aim, cause he's a SAINT like JAMES
And when you're done with the body burn em in the flames
[ U.G. }
Sippin Hennessy on TENNESSEE
With Hav and P
Seen Schott Free, asked me to walk to NEW YORK
AVENUE, bag two chicks who whips were stashed at FREE PARKING
We seen Lou Diamond with Tony Starks, then
Some kid tried to buck me
On KENTUCKY
Some gang named CHANCE wore bandanas
So I ran to INDIANA
(ILLINOIS/) ILLA NOYZ and his boys
Held me down and got my back
Pass the gat, yes, I'm just cool like that
[ CHORUS ]
[ Phantasm ]
It's after three, yo
We at B&0
Amtrak and MARVIN GARDENS
A player like Phantasm is starvin
Check the fountain and see if the WATER WORKS
While I send four
Messages up to VENTNOR
[ U.G. ]
I was on ATLANTIC
With my man Quick
To snatch jewels and hit the scale
Seen 50, didn't want to GO TO JAIL
On PENNSYLVANIA
I met Lorena
She had on Guess
She said (you need a vest
goin through COMMUNITY CHEST)
Or NC, NORTH CAROLINA if you visit
You look exquisite
????? made by PACIFIC
Kicked a SHORT LINE
Shorty was mine
She was with it
I got the digits
But never got the CHANCE to hit it
[ Phantasm ]
At PARK PLACE
Hit the Parker Brothers' safe
And made a killin
And skated with about two million
But we got to pay TAX on the LUXURY
The Cella Dwellas' plan is to expand and live comfortably
[ CHORUS ]
The Cella Dwellas's song "Advance to Boardwalk" lyrics are full of Monopoly references and talk about collecting properties, expanding, and making money. The chorus invites listeners to shoot dice and skip small talk and advance to boardwalk. The verses narrate different scenarios where the Cella Dwellas are trying to collect properties and make money, describing some of the different places on the Monopoly board, like Mediterranean, Baltic, St. Charles Place, Tennessee, and Park Place. The first verse tells a story of a heist with the Parker Brothers, rich men being pursued by the IRS. The second verse mentions different rap artists like Shaquille O'Neal and Mad Skillz, while describing experiences trying to survive the board. The final verse talks about making a killing by hitting Parker Brothers safe and skating away with two million dollars.
Line by Line Meaning
Aiyo, get nice
Let's get comfortable and relaxed
Shoot dice
Let's play a game of luck and see what happens
Skip the small talk
No need for unnecessary conversation
Son, advance to BOARDWALK
Let's move forward and aim for the big win
Collectin properties and profit
Gaining valuable assets and earning money
Expand and make dough
Growing and increasing wealth
Yo, slide past GO
Let's move ahead and collect our earnings
Check the drama as the saga starts to enfold
Be aware of the events as they unfold and continue to develop
To advance and pass GO and get the pot of gold
To move forward and collect the earnings that come with it
In the MEDITERRANEAN
A location in the game of Monopoly
Met this fly lady, and
Encountered an attractive woman
She had two lovers
She had connections with two wealthy individuals
The rich Parker Brothers
Two successful businessmen in the game of Monopoly
On the run from the IRS for INCOME TAX
Trying to avoid paying taxes to the government
After this heist, son, we sittin on stacks
After this successful criminal act, we will be in a good financial position
In this new community lookin for the Treasure Chest
Exploring new opportunities and valuable assets
Took a wrong left turn, fuck it yo, nevertheless
Despite making a mistake, let's keep moving forward
It's my fault, kid
I take responsibility for the wrong turn we made
We ended up on BALTIC
Ended up in a less valuable location in the game of Monopoly
Off course
Not following the intended path
But still we ain't takin a loss
We may not be winning big, but we're not losing either
There he go, READING at the RAILROAD in his Porsche
Observing someone who is successful in the game
Waitin for his brother to come in on the iron horse
Waiting for his partner to make a successful move
Can it be so simple?
Is success really that easy?
Playin in my rental on ORIENTAL
Playing the game of Monopoly
AVENUE passin through CONNECTICUT
Passing through different locations in the game
Got to get the burn mark just to VISIT Matt Life in the clink (/JAIL)
Having to take a risk to visit someone in jail
I'm bagged for stolen minks and snatchin links
I am facing legal consequences for theft
At ST. CHARLES PLACE
At another location in the game
Let me check Digga and Masta Ase
Let me see what my competition is doing
And the Inc.
Another successful entity in the game
They own ELECTRIC COMPANY
They have valuable assets in the game
Next is the state of VIRGINIA, with Rhamadan
Moving on to another location in the game
And got Mad Skillz like Shaqwan
Successful and talented
At the train station
At another location in the game
We waitin
Waiting for an opportunity
For my PENNSYLVANIA connect
Waiting for someone connected in the game
To come through and show us love and respect
To help us succeed in the game
Don't even take aim, cause he's a SAINT like JAMES
He is honorable and trustworthy
And when you're done with the body burn em in the flames
Committing illegal acts and disposing of evidence
Sippin Hennessy on TENNESSEE
Enjoying oneself with a drink in the game
With Hav and P
With fellow players in the game
Seen Schott Free, asked me to walk to NEW YORK
Encountering another player in the game
AVENUE, bag two chicks who whips were stashed at FREE PARKING
Benefiting from opportunities in the game
We seen Lou Diamond with Tony Starks, then
Observing successful players in the game
Some kid tried to buck me
Encountering competition in the game
On KENTUCKY
At another location in the game
Some gang named CHANCE wore bandanas
Encountering a challenging group in the game
So I ran to INDIANA
Moving to a location in the game that is less dangerous
(ILLINOIS/) ILLA NOYZ and his boys
Encountering another group of players in the game
Held me down and got my back
Supported me in the game
Pass the gat, yes, I'm just cool like that
Keeping a calm and collected attitude in any situation
It's after three, yo
Late at night
We at B&0
At another location in the game
Amtrak and MARVIN GARDENS
Other locations in the game
A player like Phantasm is starvin
Striving for success in the game
Check the fountain and see if the WATER WORKS
Examining available assets in the game
While I send four Messages up to VENTNOR
Communicating with other players in the game
I was on ATLANTIC
At another location in the game
With my man Quick
With a fellow player in the game
To snatch jewels and hit the scale
Taking risks for success in the game
Seen 50, didn't want to GO TO JAIL
Avoiding trouble and illegal activity in the game
On PENNSYLVANIA
At another location in the game
I met Lorena
Meeting another player in the game
She had on Guess
Wearing a certain brand in the game
She said (you need a vest goin through COMMUNITY CHEST)
Giving advice for success in the game
Or NC, NORTH CAROLINA if you visit
Moving to another location in the game
You look exquisite
Appearing successful in the game
????? made by PACIFIC
Encountering assets in the game
Kicked a SHORT LINE
Making a successful move in the game
Shorty was mine
Making a connection with another player in the game
She was with it
Open to taking risks in the game
I got the digits
Obtaining valuable information in the game
But never got the CHANCE to hit it
Unable to fully benefit from the encounter
At PARK PLACE
At a valuable location in the game
Hit the Parker Brothers' safe
Taking valuable assets in the game
And made a killin
Earning a large amount of money in the game
And skated with about two million
Successfully obtaining and storing wealth in the game
But we got to pay TAX on the LUXURY
Having to pay taxes on successful endeavors in the game
The Cella Dwellas' plan is to expand and live comfortably
The goal is to continually grow and succeed in the game
CHORUS
Repeating the main message of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALANDO OUTLAW, CHRISTOPHER GERALD, D. SMITH, N. LOIZIDES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Desde el año 2015 buscando el track Advance To Boardwalk, sin saber ni el nombre del mismo, ni quien lo rapeaba. Lo tuve en un compilado en cassette que desgraciadamente se rompió.. Imaginen mi emocion el dia de hoy, 13 de Nov. 15 años de búsqueda y espera han llegado a su fin. A disfrutar magno disco!!
daniel martiliano marín
Envíame mas rap x favor
Omar Chavez
Ahhh, los mixtapes perdidos/rompidos. Memorias.
Shawn Johnson
When I hear this track...it sends chills up my spine for real. Especially when he says..."The plan is to expand and life comfortably!" Damn! That's that vision that every black man dreams of.
PrimarchUnknown
THIS is lyrical skill, intelligence, smart, and sooooooo unrated it makes me mad. THIS is why our music is dead because groups like these aren't able to even get heard anymore.
Realms n Reality isn't just a title: its a statement of truth.
Shawn Johnson
My favorite line on here is when he says..."The plan is to expand and live comfortably." That is one of my favorite all time lines of any rapper of any verse. Everytime I hear that I get motivated to move up in life for real and never look back. Word!
jimy0803
one of the most creative hip-hop gems ever written!
GILBERT HERNANDEZ ENGINEER CHANNEL 1
I used to start all my mixtapes with this track in 95'96' and roll around to all the blunt spots. The good old days. Just burned a copy a few weeks back from my cousin. Good lookin' out!
Shawn Johnson
I love this and worries. The illest freestyle line I've heard to me was on Worries when he said.."Brothers can't see me...like the Muppet babies Nanny!" LOL Damn! That line to this day makes me laugh and makes me say to myself damn that was a sick ass line. LOL Best freestyle line I've ever heard.
Calvin L. Stevens
This track right here waited 11 fucking years for me to discover it. Damn i lived half of my life in these years. Shoulda been way earlier ^^