
Stevie Wonder quit MoTown in 1970 and released two albums by himself. Berry Gordy was shocked to discover this. Stevie Wonder and Berry Gord signed Stevie Wonder's offer for more autonomy and complete creative control and rights to all his songs. Stevie Wonder signed a contract worth 13 million dollars with MoTown Records in 1972. This granted Stevie Wonder to a higher royalty rate , as well as more creative control and the rights to his own songs that few artists were granted in that period. Wonder's songs now could discuss controversial issues such as poverty, war and drugs. His 1972 album, Music Of My Mind was the first to be released under the new MoTown agreement. Talking Book, Stevie Wonder's 1972 album, stands as a landmark in the history of music. It featured Superstition as the top track.
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