Cheap Thrills was written by Sia and producer Greg Kurstin and released in 2016 on her album This Is Acting, a collection of songs written for other artists. The track was first offered to Rihanna, and a remix featuring Sean Paul helped it become an international hit, reaching number one in the United States. Its simple message about enjoying a night out without money, paired with an infectious dancehall pop groove, made it a lasting favourite for short dance clips, edits and feel good social media videos online today.