The lyrics to "Not Today" were inspired by a pivotal time in Chloe's life, when she felt the need to turn inward and put off all the hardships. The song evokes the state of mind of weariness, where you no longer have the strength to fight against anything, a feeling that can become oppressive. It's a bit like selfishness and a "I don't care"ism that invades us. However, the chorus stresses the importance of staying true to yourself and not roleplaying, saying "not today". This expression expresses the desire not to wear a mask and to seek to be authentic.

Recorded by Ezana Beyene, also known as Daimon, "Not Today" boasts impeccable production by Lilei and Roller Coaster (Switzerland) as well as mixing by Austin Leeds (US) and mastering by Roger Roland (Belgium). Their hard work brought Chloé Ndiaye's musical vision to life, creating a unique blend of contemporary pop sounds and driving beats.

For this title, Chloé was inspired by artists such as Jhene Aiko, Snoh Aalegra and Ariana Grande. She has created a "dreamy" and soothing musical universe, with a soft voice that conveys intense emotions. "Not Today" is a title that will leave no one indifferent, with R&B sounds influenced by jazz and popular music.

"Not Today" promises to be a poignant track, with sincere lyrics and a sweet, captivating voice. Chloé Ndiaye is an emerging singer, influenced by popular music, funk, jazz and everything that can inspire her. Her soothing and floating musical universe, as well as her expressive writing, make her a promising artist.

Not Today

Beyoncé | Cozy
Michael Jackson | Heaven Can Wait

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Cozy Heaven Can Wait

Chloé Ndiaye is an emerging singer-songwriter- performer who has been passionate about music and performance since a young age. 

She begins to sing and write her own songs even before learning mathematics. At the age of 5, she discovered her taste for the stage while taking dance classes.

At 11, Chloé won her town's talent contest singing songs by Katy Perry and Rihanna. She is inspired by the greatest artists of all time, especially Michael Jackson. 

Throughout her career, she discovered musical theater and began to train in an academy which was officially her first singing lesson. At the same time she is enrolled in art school in the dancer-performer section. 

She slowly began to frequent recording studios and recorded her first projects. Also trained in Lyrical and Jazz singing, she draws inspiration from different styles to create original Pop-R&B music. In November 2022, she made her debut with singer DAIMON, covering After Party by Koffee Brown resulting to her first headlining concert, a self-organized release party, with partners POPS, DAIMON and Le Collectif Nocturne.

A few months later, Chloé released her first single, Not Today, appearing on the Balcony EP, a six-track compilation showcasing her style. She is invited to the Montreux Jazz Café Geneva in June 2023, where she presented Balcony live for the first time after its release.

Her new single "Hold Me", co-written alongside singer-songwriter DAIMON, is now available on all platforms.

Not Today

Chloé Ndiaye

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