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- ↑ Williams, Aaron (February 1, 2024). "Will Don Toliver's New Album Come Out In 2024?". Uproxx . Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ↑ Bernstein, Elaina (March 13, 2024). "Don Toliver Announces New Music, Previewing Single and Confirming Album". Hypebeast . Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ↑ Mamo, Heran (March 14, 2024). "Don Toliver Reveals Sweet Sneak Peek of His & Kali Uchis' Baby Boy in 'Deep in the Water' Music Video: Watch". Billboard . Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ↑ Williams, Aaron (March 20, 2024). "Will Don Toliver's New Album Come Out In 2024?". Uproxx . Retrieved April 4, 2024.