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- ↑ "Mark Ryder's 'Joy' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled .
- ↑ "The 31 Best UK Garage Songs Ever". Billboard. November 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Official UK Dance Singles Chart (25 March 2001 - 31 March 2001)". Official Charts Company.
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