The Flag is the ninth studio album by Rick James, released in 1986.

[3] James considered The Flag to be a political album.

[5] People wrote that James's "strong, supple voice and superb arranging talents are wasted.

"[10] The Los Angeles Times wrote that the album "is meant to be a return to the hard-core funk sound that established James, and while it’s a step in the right direction, it doesn’t stomp hard enough.

"[2] All tracks composed by Rick James.