Having 2 Shwekeys? Can there be only one?

As you may have heard Yaakov Shwekey's younger brother, Yosef Chaim has his debut album out and it's generating a lot of buzz. Now comes the question is can they both be big stars or when stars collide...well never mind. I found it interesting that they are both in different corners. Yaakov Shwekey is represented by Yochi Briskman and his album is distributed by Aderet. Yosef Chaim Shwekey is produced by (according to wikpedia but who knows) Moshe Laufer and is disributed by Sameach Music. I heard something a while back about an agreement that Yosef Chaim would not use the famous last name "Shwekey"on his record so people don't mix up the two borthers or something along those lines. Whether true or not, his last name is not on the album so that too is interesting. It wouldn't be a far stretch to imagine that he certainly wants to make a name for his own. There is no question after listening to Yosef Chaim's his sampler he does sound somewhat similiar to his older brother. It should be interesting to see how people will view him i.e. oh we can't afford Yaakov, let's get his brother? Certainly at least in the beginning he will be living in Yaakov's shadow to some degree or another. Yosef Chaim has already built his reputation by singing at Jewish weddings as the video below shows.The sampler does get your apettite wet and it sounds like there is some big potential there. I hope to review the album in more detail down the road.

Here is Yosef Chaim Shwekey performing live at a wedding in Crown Heights:

Yosef Chaim Shwekey Free Sampler mp3

As I mentioned previously, Yosef Chaim Shwekey is releasing his long anticipated debut album Lo Efchad with arrangements from Moshe Laufer, Ruvi Bannet, Yisroel Lamm, Yonatan Raz’el and Moshe Roth. songs are written by Moshe Dovid Shwekey, Moshe Laufer, Yitzchok Rubin, Yitzy Schwartz and Mendy Wertzberger.

Now you can preview the sampler below:

Yosef Chaim Swekey: New Album Cover

Here is the CD cover remake of Yosef Chaim Shwekey's (Choueka) debut album, Lo Lefached. Certainly a brighter look. Looking forward to hearing it as it should be in stores next week.

Finally Here: Yosef Chaim Shwekey Debut Album

Sameach Music proudly presents the debut album release of "Yosef Chaim", The CD titled "Lo Lefached‬‪" features all new material from the very talented ‬‪‬‪Yosef Chaim. Yosef Chaim has had a very successful career so far on the wedding circuit. He has spent the last couple years working hard to create a best selling album, one that will surely remain a classic for years to come!

Lo Lefached features songs sure to stir the deepest emotions, and horas that will "hit the spot." The songs on the album are composed by Moshe Dovid Shwekey, Moshe Laufer, Yitzchok Rubin, Yitzy Schwartz and Mendy Wertzberger. The album features musical arrangements by Moshe Laufer, Ruvi Bannet, Yisroel Lamm, Yonatan Raz’el and Moshe Roth.

We hope you will agree that Lo Lefached will mark a milestone in the history of Jewish Music! The album will be available through Sameach Music and will be released right after Shavuous, we plan on bringing you a full audio preview in the coming weeks.