Not Today (Mary J. Blige song)

"Not Today"
Single by Mary J. Blige featuring Eve
from the album Love & Life and Barbershop 2: Back in Business
ReleasedNovember 24, 2003
Length4:13
LabelGeffen
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dr. Dre
Mary J. Blige singles chronology
"Ooh!"
(2003)
"Not Today"
(2003)
"Whenever I Say Your Name"
(2004)
Eve singles chronology
"Satisfaction"
(2003)
"Not Today"
(2004)
"Rich Girl"
(2004)

"Not Today" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige for her sixth studio album Love & Life (2003). It features a guest appearance from rapper Eve. The song was written by Blige, Eve, Mike Elizondo, Theron Feemster, Bruce Miller, and Dr. Dre, while production was helmed by the latter. Built upon a "plinking beat", it lyrically emphasizes the theme of broken promises and consequent end of the relationship.

"Not Today" was released as the third single from Love & Life, and the lead single from the Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) soundtrack, on November 24, 2003, by Geffen Records. It received widespread acclaim from music critics, who ranked it among the highlights of Love & Life. A moderate commercial success, the song peaked at number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100.