Freddie James, born Frederick Alan Milligan on April 26, 1964, is a Canadian dance and rhythm and blues musician, renowned for his 1979 disco hit "(Everybody) Get Up and Boogie." Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Montreal, Quebec, during his childhood. His mother, Geraldine Hunt, was a successful singer, which influenced his early musical development.

At just 14, James released the EP "Get Up and Boogie," which led to two Juno Award nominations in 1980 for Single of the Year and Most Promising Male Vocalist. That same year, he won the Canadian Black Music Award for Best Album. He followed this success with the album "Sweetness" in 1981.

Beyond his solo work, James produced "Murphy's Law" for his sister Rosalind Hunt's band, Chéri. He also ventured into acting, appearing in a Montreal production of "Hair" in 1985 and the film "Wild Thing" in 1987. In 1992, he released "Come into the Jungle," an album with a hip hop influence, and later featured on his mother's 1999 album "Soultry, Jazzy and Sexy."

James has continued to perform in the Montreal area and on select tours. In 2015, he publicly accused the Montreal Police Service of racial profiling. Despite stepping back from recording new music, he remains active in live performances.