
Stevie Wonder, who had quit MoTown in the year 1970 to record two album for himself, was stunned by this news. Berry Gordy was shocked to discover this. Stevie Wonder and Berry Gord agreed to Stevie Wonder's demand for more autonomy and complete creative control and the right to all his music. Stevie Wonder signed a contract worth thirteen million dollars with MoTown Records in 1972. Stevie Wonder was entitled to more royalty and more creative control and rights over his songs. This was a rare chance for artists of the time. The deal allowed Wonder's tracks to discuss controversial topics such as war, poverty, drugs and politics.Stevie is famous for his songs that are political, like You Haven't Do Nothing, which took a political stab at Richard Nixon. The first album he released under his new contract with MoTown was Music Of My Mind in 1972. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, was a milestone in the history of music. The album featured the most popular hit-song, Superstition.
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