High marks for Espappi’s ‘Wiggle N Tickle’

However, he recently made a switch to coincide with his growth.“I recently changed my name to better align with my artistic vision—Ragz to Richez reflects my journey from humble beginnings to global aspirations. From Puppy as an influencer to Pappi as an icon,” he said.For his latest release, he is optimistic that more music lovers will catch on, globally.“My ultimate hope is that this song breaks internationally, connecting with audiences worldwide,” he said.Espappi, whose given name is Christopher Escoffery, was born in Kingston before moving to Clarendon where he spent his childhood. He later moved to the United States. At the International Dancehall Dance Competition he took third place in 2014 and first place the following year. At the Dancing Dynamite competition in 2015 he also took first place. He still participates in dance competitions and has opened shows and concerts for the likes of Brian Jenner, Lil Bibby, Alkaline, and Sean Paul.He is eyeing even bigger quests for his music career for the remaining three-quarters. “My musical goals this year include releasing a full EP and performing for my people and the Caribbean. I’m also working on a different genres of music to showcase my versatility and target broader audiences,” Espappi added.