Discover the inspiring journey of Chloe Temtchine, a New York City-born musician who overcame severe health challenges, including a life-saving double lung transplant, to thrive in the music scene. Learn about her early influences, her dedication to her craft, and her unwavering spirit. Chloe's story is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and the power of music. Read more about her journey and her latest projects dedicated to her anonymous lung donor.
Where it Started
Born and raised in New York City, Chloe Temtchine thrives in the music scene. She has known her entire life that she wanted to be a musician. Growing up attending a Baptist church, she learned Christian/Gospel songs and other songs from the radio. She would then run and lock herself in her room to learn how to play the melodies on piano. She even performed some of the songs on stage at her church in Harlem. This is where it started!
She wrote her first song when she was six!
-The interview, told by Samantha Ann.
Individuality and Independence
Chloe stated that Toby Gad taught her how to write a song. She believes he is the “most talented songwriter of our time”. She recalled that he believed in her very early on. As far as musical influences, Chloe mentioned that she has no particular artist she strives to be like. This expresses her individuality and independence. These qualities can be admired. Some pieces of advice that have resonated with Chloe are “Be true to yourself” from her mother and “Do what you can with what you have”.
"Was told I had days to live."
When asked about her health struggles, Chloe opened up and said:
“After five years of being misdiagnosed by top doctors, in 2013, I was finally diagnosed with severe Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease and was told I had days to live.
I was on oxygen 24/7 for seven years, doing all that I could with what I had. I got better, then worse.
In 2020, I went into cardiac arrest, was in a coma for 4 days, and on life support (ECMO) for 21 days. I received a life-saving double lung transplant at UCLA, on August 5, 2020."
"I will never again take breathing for granted. I am beyond grateful to be alive and to be discussing music today versus mere survival.”
I asked Chloe “who donated their lungs and what would you say to them if you had the chance?” She replied, “I don’t know who donated their lungs to me. All I know is that it was a young woman. I tried reaching out to her family but I never heard back, which is totally understandable.
"...feel as though I’m living for two people."
I will spend the rest of my life thanking the mysterious and incredible person who selflessly gifted me her lungs, giving me a second chance at life. “Thank you” will never be enough. My album titled “Human” is only one of the many projects I’m working on that is dedicated to my donor. I take her spirit with me everywhere I go and feel as though I’m living for two people."
"...a healthy dose of gratitude and the courage"
I asked what she would tell her fans if she had the opportunity and she replied, “I would tell them what I would tell myself had I never gone through any of this: We do not need a near-death experience to value our limited time here on earth; just a healthy dose of gratitude and the courage to face challenges head-on. I would tell myself to do what I can with what I have. To live now rather than waiting for the infamous “someday” to arrive.
I would remind myself to maximize my time here on earth and to remember to have fun even in a grocery store.
I would remind myself to maintain perspective. As long as everyone I love is happy and healthy, everything else is manageable.”
Chloe overcame tremendous obstacles and now goes through life with a much deeper sense of human value. Her drive and dedication to her craft are admirable. We at Dia’ani cannot wait to see how far she goes.
To learn more about Chloe Temtchine and to hear her music, connect through her Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and website:
IG | @chloetemtchine
FB | Chloe Temtchine
TikTok | @chloeqtemtchine
Website | chloetemtchine.com
Apple Music | Chloe Temtchine
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