What are some of the biggest missed opportunities of Janet's career?
For me #1 will always be turning down The Matrix.
I know she was going through a divorce and would do Nutty2 soon after but The Matrix could have been a major restart to her acting career and led to roles for beyond what we have been. Imagine The Matrix in 1999, Nutty2 in 2000, and the full All Gor You album in 2001. Janet would have been unstoppable.
Number #2
Turning Down "Toxic" which went to Britney. Sure Slave for You made now have been socially acceptable from Janet and Boy was too close to Nasty but Toxic was a mega hit and Janet would have vocally eaten that song up.
Number #3
Turning down "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "How Will I Know" because they didnt FIT the control album. For sure, they dont fit Control but they would have been fabulous bonus tracks or singles. Both seem very Janet from her Dream Street era but elevated. Whitney did amazing but it feel more Janet.