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References
- ↑ "Voli Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ↑ "Levyt". Pyhimys / Yellowmic. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Teflon Brothers". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
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