‘Time for another title,’ the Alberta-born rapper proclaims on 'Connor McDavid .'When rapper Cadence Weapon 1st released 'Connor McDavid' in 2017, he said he wanted to harness the energy around the Edmonton Oilers' playoffs run into a song. In 2017, Cadence Weapon released "Connor McDavid," a track celebrating the Edmonton Oilers clinching their first playoff berth in a decade.
"I felt the energy when I was in Edmonton over the holidays and it was like a fever pitch," Pemberton toldwhen he first put the track out seven years ago. "People were going so crazy about Connor McDavid and the Oilers and I wanted to harness that energy in a song." You know I had to do it. "Connor McDavid " on the way!#LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/oHDmeNAGk5Now, as the Oilers head into the Stanley Cup final this Saturday — their first finals appearance since 2006 — Pemberton has dropped an updated version of "Connor McDavid." The newly released "Connor McDavid " is available on all streaming platforms, and includes an updated roster of players mentioned, in addition to a polished-up mix and a slightly altered beat.