Cella Dwellas, an underground hip hop duo from Flatbush, Brooklyn, was formed in 1993 and consisted of emcees UG and Phantasm. They gained prominence for their dark beats and intricate lyricism. The group signed to Loud Records in 1994 and released their debut single "Land of the Lost", which showcased UG’s lyrical prowess. In 1995, they appeared on Masta Ace Incorporated's album Sittin' on Chrome with the track "4 Da Mind" featuring Phantasm. Their debut album Realms 'N Reality, released in 1996, debuted at number 160 on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim for its unique lyrical style and atmospheric production. In 2000, under the simplified name the Dwellas, they released The Last Shall Be First. After a period of silence, Cella Dwellas returned in 2011 with the song "I Put It Down", produced by Nick Wiz.
