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- ↑ Faithless – All Blessed (Deluxe). Electrobuzz. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ↑ Faithless offer emotional tribute to Maxi Jazz in new single, 'I'm Not Alone (Rest Well Maxwell)'. Mixmag. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ↑ Rhianna, Artist Biography by Jon O'Brien
