Stevie Wonder, who had quit MoTown in the year 1970 to record two solo album for himself, was stunned to learn of this. Berry Gordy was shocked when Stevie Wonder told him this. Berry Gord accepted Stevie Wonder's request for more freedom and control of his creativity over his music. Stevie Wonder signed a 13 million dollars MoTown Records contract in 1972. Stevie Wonder received a higher royalty and full creative control. Additionally, he was granted the right to write his own songs which was rare for artists could have in the era of. The contract allowed Wonder's songs as well as videos to talk about controversial subjects such as drugs, war, poverty and even politics. The album released in 1972, Music Of My Mind was the first album to be released under the MoTown contract. Talking Book was Stevie Wonder's album from late in 1972. It's still a significant piece of music. The album featured Superstition which was the top-rated hit song.
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