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- ↑ "The musical journey of Bassilyo". philstar.com/. March 6, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ↑ Andolan, Anae (May 31, 2023). "Crazy As Pinoy, reunited: What happened to them?". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ↑ Fariñas, Ian F. (May 21, 2023). "Crazy as Pinoy regroups, releases hit song 'Panaginip' 2023 version - Journalnews". Journal News Online. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ↑ Andolan, Anae (June 9, 2023). "Bassilyo says there are many talented yet underrated hip-hop artists". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
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