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- ↑ "AllMusic | Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands". AllMusic.
- ↑ "Milira - Go Outside in the Rain (12" Promo) US 12" promo" Discogs.com. Retrieved Jan. 14, 2011.