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- ↑ "Chrisette Michele Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Chrisette Michele Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
