| Universal James | |
| Type: | Studio album |
| Artist: | James Brown |
| Cover: | James Brown Universal James.jpg |
| Released: | March 9, 1993 |
| Recorded: | 1992 |
| Genre: | Funk |
| Label: | Scotti Bros. Records |
| Prev Title: | Love Over-Due |
| Prev Year: | 1991 |
| Next Title: | I'm Back |
| Next Year: | 1998 |
Universal James is the fifty-sixth studio album by American musician James Brown. It was released on March 9, 1993, via Scotti Brothers Records. Recording sessions took place at Soul II Soul Studios in London and at Studio South in Augusta, Georgia. Production was handled by Jazzie B, David Cole, Robert Clivillés, "Sweet" Charles Sherrell, and James Brown himself. It features guest appearances from C+C Music Factory and Leaders of the New School on the album's lead single "Can't Get Any Harder", which peaked at number 58 on the UK Singles Chart. The album itself found a mild success on the Swiss Hitparade, reaching number 34 spot.