Sothern is full of them too, but look at "Ain't No Thang" (for example) that loop is MUCH more interesting because it give you a range of sounds

past that, listen to D.E.E.P there is NOT a single beat on Illmatic that has that much going on (baseline, horns, scratching, maaaaaaaaaan)

listen to the menace and clarity in using actual instruments on Hootie Hoo