Sam-Barnett-Raphael-Mary Pic of the Week

IT'S SOUL MUSIC HISTORY, INNIT: On the occasion of his Apollo Theater performance and the street date of his album, Capitol's Sam Smith is joined by label chief Steve Barnett, Capitol U.K. head Nick Raphael and legendary siren Mary J. Blige. Shortly after this photo was snapped, Blige announced she'd be nipping down the pub for a bloody great pint. Speaking of Sam, the breakout singer, whose In the Lonely Hour just celebrated another week at #2, remains at the top of our Vibe-Raters roundup; check it out here. (7/2p)