
Stevie Wonder quit MoTown in 1970 and released two albums 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 control of his creativity over his music. Stevie Wonder signed a 13 million dollars MoTown Records contract in 1972. Stevie Wonder was entitled to an increased royalty rate and more creative control as well as the rights to his songs. It was a rare chance for artists of the time. The agreement allowed Wonder's music and videos to address controversial subjects like drugs, war, poverty and even politics. In 1972 the singer came out with Music Of My Mind, the first album released under the brand new MoTown agreement. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, was a milestone in the history of music. The album included Superstition which was the top-rated hit single.
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