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- ↑ Nu Nu in BMI Repertoire BMI.com
- ↑ Nu Nu in ASCAP ACE ASCAP.com
- ↑ Billboard Singles for Lidell Townsell. Allmusic.com.
- ↑ Fannypack- Nu Nu (Yeah Yeah) - About.com 3.5 Star Rating, Review by Joey Rivaldo at About.com: Dance Music/Electronica 2005 CD Reviews About.com.
- ↑ Soundtrack listing for Stick It (2006) at IMDB.com IMDB.com
- ↑ Soundtrack listing for Fired Up! (2009) at IMDB.com IMDB.com