Following his powerful live performance at the Jamaican government’s official tribute event honoring 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 for Stephens, for whom the song was a go-to selection during his early career and a deep source of artistic inspiration.
 
Officially released on 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 honoring the spirit of the original work.
 
The cover has the same intensity and feeling that made Stephens’ live performance at the Jimmy Cliff tribute at the National Arena in Kingston a standout moment. It’s also a reminder of the song’s historical significance, originally written and recorded by Cliff and later popularized 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. The release comes courtesy of Stephens’ own Pot Of Gold Production label.