People is a studio album by James Brown released in 1980 on Polydor. It was recorded at Criteria Recording Studios in Miami, Florida, and produced by James Brown and Brad Shapiro.
The album represents an attempt by Brown to adapt to the disco and funk sounds of the early 1980s, though it did not achieve the commercial success of his earlier work. It features session musicians such as guitarist Jimmy Nolen.
People peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. Despite its modest reception, it contains tracks that showcase the evolution of Brown's style towards a more polished, danceable funk.