Rihanna - Cheers (drink To That) (audio) Direct
Produced by the hip-hop duo , the track is famous for its interpolation of Avril Lavigne’s 2002 hit "I'm With You". Rihanna described the sample as using Lavigne’s voice "like an instrument," blending it into a "grungy and melodic" soundscape that bridges pop and rock. Chart Performance
Released as the final single from her fifth studio album Loud (2010), is a celebratory, mid-tempo pop-rock anthem that captures the spirit of the weekend and communal revelry. Critical Overview Rihanna - Cheers (Drink To That) (Audio)
: Reviewers from PopCrush praised its "singalong" energy and Rihanna’s more relaxed, "reggae" vocal style. Many noted that its focus on resiliency—specifically the line "don't let the bastards get you down"—gave the track a grit that resonated with working-class listeners. Produced by the hip-hop duo , the track
: Reached the top 5 in New Zealand and Australia , where it eventually went 2x Platinum. The "Audio" Experience Critical Overview : Reviewers from PopCrush praised its
Critics generally received the track as a fun, infectious party song, though opinions on its production were split: