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References
- ↑ The Impact Of The Murder Music Campaign Archived 8 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Anti-Gay Reggae Music Campaign Wins Black Community Award
- ↑ Branigan, Tania (28 August 2004). "Mobo voters to decide on 'anti-gay' stars". The Guardian. London.
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