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References
- ↑ Observer Article on Neva Easy
- ↑ Jamaica-Star Article Bio Article Archived 30 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Jamaica-Star Article Bio Article Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Observer Bio Article
- ↑ "Meet Reggae Artiste "Booba Starr"".
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