Following his powerful live performance at the official funeral honouring the late Jimmy Cliff, reggae singer Richie Stephens has recorded a studio cover of Cliff’s classic song Trapped.

The decision to revisit the track comes naturally, Stephens said, for whom the song was a go-to selection during his early career and a deep source of artistic inspiration.

Officially released January 9, 2026, the new rendition stands as an emotional and vocally compelling studio recording that pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff’s enduring legacy.

Stephens delivers the song with passion, capturing its themes of struggle and toughness while honouring the spirit of the original work.

The release comes courtesy of Stephens’ own Pot Of Gold Production label.

The cover has the same intensity and feeling that made Stephens’ live performance at the Jimmy Cliff tribute at the National Indoor Sport Centre a stand-out moment. It’s also a reminder of the song’s historical significance, originally written and recorded by Cliff and later popularised globally through a well-known rendition by American rock star Bruce Springsteen.

Richie Stephens’ version of Trapped is available now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, and all major digital streaming platforms.