The song was a significant commercial success, proving its longevity as a modern-day drinking anthem:
: Some critics at The Singles Jukebox found the central sample of Avril Lavigne's "I'm With You" repetitive or "annoying" after several listens, viewing it more as a calculated club hit than an artistic triumph. Production & Sampling
Critics generally received the track as a fun, infectious party song, though opinions on its production were split: Rihanna - Cheers (Drink To That) (Audio)
: Peaked at No. 7 , becoming Rihanna's 19th top-ten hit on the chart.
: 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. The song was a significant commercial success, proving
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
: Reached the top 5 in New Zealand and Australia , where it eventually went 2x Platinum. The "Audio" Experience : Reviewers from PopCrush praised its "singalong" energy
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