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- ↑ Barrow, Steve & Dalton, Peter (2004) The Rough Guide to Reggae, 3rd edn., Rough Guides, ISBN 1-84353-329-4, p. 396-7
- 1 2 3 4 5 Larkin, Colin (1998) "Sharp, Dee" in The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0242-9, p. 265
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- ↑ Blues & Soul, Issues 538-551, p. 24
