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- 1 2 This Week's Fresh Music Top 20. 1 October 2014. 4Music.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ iTunes - Music - T.I.N.A. (feat. Angel) - Single by Fuse ODG
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