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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 431.
- ↑ https://www.discogs.com/Corina-Summertime-Summertime/release/181184
- ↑ Tanneur, Francis (2006-12-09). "The Nocera Interview". freestylemusic.com. Retrieved 2006-12-09.