
In the year 1970 Stevie Wonder left MoTown and released two albums on his own by himself. 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 songs. Stevie Wonder signed a contract of 13 million dollars with MoTown Records in 1972. Stevie Wonder was entitled to more royalty, more creative control, and rights to his songs. This was a rare opportunity for artists at the time. The deal allowed Wonder's tracks to speak about controversial issues such as poverty,war,drugs and politics.Stevie is famous for writing and performing political songs such as, You Haven't Do Nothing, that took a political swipe at Richard Nixon. The first album that he made under his new deal with MoTown was, Music Of My Mind in 1972. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, was a milestone in the world of music. It also featured the top hit single, Superstition.
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