"Not Today" is the third single from Mary J. Blige's

Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...

 sixth studio album Love & Life

Love & Life (Mary J. Blige album)

Love & Life is the sixth studio album by American singer Mary J. Blige, released in the United States on August 26, 2003 on Geffen Records. The album was primarily produced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, who executive produced her first two albums. Additional production came from Dr...

, performed with rapper Eve

Eve (rapper)

Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the...

. Released in March 2004, the track was used as a single for the soundtrack to Barbershop 2: Back in Business

Barbershop 2: Back in Business

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. The track was also included in Dr. Dre's mixtape "Dretox".
The rap is about a promise that is not being kept, but is allowed for.

On 03/16/2004 the single's video was Certified PLATINUM by the RIAA.

Formats and tracklistings

CD

1. Not Today (Radio Edit)
2. Ooh! (G-Unit Remix Radio Edit)
3. Love @ 1st Sight (Rishi Rich Vocal Remix)

Charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	41
U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	21
U.K. Singles Chart	40
French Singles Chart	57

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