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References
- ↑ "Crossover King". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ↑ "10 Filipino Rappers You Need to Know". Highsnobiety. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Meet Al James, the crossover hip-hop phenom with a penchant for thirst". Youngstar. Archived from the original on July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ↑ "The FHM Field Guide: We Check Out Suez & Zapote With Al James". FHM. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- Aguilera, John Paulo. "The Low-Key Hip-Hop Genius Of Al James". FHM. Retrieved July 9, 2018. - ↑ Peak charts at Philippines Hot 100:
- Pa-Umaga: "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 6, 2024)". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
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