Fire It Up is the third studio album by American musician Rick James.

[1][2] It was released on October 16, 1979, on the Motown sub-label Gordy Records.

[4] The Bay State Banner wrote that "James' vocal style remains functional, and the punk-funk horn section average... His strength is in his torrid compositions and captivating presentation.

"[8] The San Bernardino County Sun noted that James relishes "loud, rowdy hand-clapping funk straight from the street.

"[9] Newsday determined that "when James sticks with unadulterated hard stuff ... he is among the most crackerjack practitioners of funk rock.