
Stevie Wonder quit MoTown in 1970 and released two albums entirely on his own. Berry Gordy was shocked when Stevie Wonder told him this. Berry Gord accepted Stevie Wonder's request to have more freedom and creative control over his entire catalog of songs. Stevie Wonder signed a 13 million dollars MoTown Records contract in 1972. This entitles Stevie Wonder to a higher royalty rate as well as greater creative control as well as the right to his own songs, that few artists were granted in that period. The deal allowed Wonder's tracks to discuss controversial issues such as poverty,war,drugs, and politics.Stevie is well-known for his political songs such as, You Haven't Done Anything, which took a political stab at Richard Nixon. The first album Wonder released with his new agreement with MoTown was, Music Of My Mind in 1972. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, is a significant moment in the history of music. This album included the biggest hit-song, Superstition.
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