A prominent figure in popular music during the second half of the 20th century, Wonder is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians. He also helped drive the genre into the album era , crafting his LPs as cohesive, consistent socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Wonder is often hailed as a " genius ", and has been credited as a pioneer and influence to musicians of various genres including rhythm and blues , pop , soul , gospel , funk and jazz. Blind since shortly after his birth, Wonder was a child prodigy known as Little Stevie Wonder , leading him to sign with Motown 's Tamla label at the age of In , the single " Fingertips " was a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot when Wonder was 13, making him the youngest artist ever to top the chart. Wonder's critical success was at its peak in the s. His "classic period" began in with the releases of Music of My Mind and Talking Book , the latter featuring " Superstition ", which is one of the most distinctive and famous examples of the sound of the Hohner Clavinet keyboard. He is also the only artist to have won the award with three consecutive album releases.


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We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. When asked about the transition from producer to performer 11 had this to say:. One night I laid down some vocals as a reference on one of the beats I made and realized my voice had potential.