Rihanna - Cheers (drink To That) (audio) -

Critics generally received the track as a fun, infectious party song, though opinions on its production were split:

: 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. Rihanna - Cheers (Drink To That) (Audio)

: 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,

The song was a significant commercial success, proving its longevity as a modern-day drinking anthem: Production & Sampling The song was a significant

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