How does Nas have a reputation of a bad ear for beats, but also got Illmatic under his belt?

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one of the legendary criticisms of Nas has been that he picks bad beats, but who the fukk picked the beats for Illmatic then? was everything just an undeniable classic that he could do no wrong at that point or it the legend that Nas has a bad ear incorrect?

does MC Serch get all the credit as the executive producer?
 

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What about Nas's beat selection though :jbhmm:

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yall Nas Stan’s are the only people who talk about this shyt. If y’all stop maybe that narrative would end

yall either stuck in the 90s
talk about the beef wit Jay
or talk about his beat selection or producer he works with

yall have to be the worst promoter of a artist y’all like
 

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none of yall answering my question tho


nas just got lucky and picked immaculate beats for his entire first album or should someone else get the credit?

i know nas picked bad beats later in his career.

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The executive producer gets that credit. According to my Googies its MC Search
 

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The executive producer gets that credit. According to my Googies its MC Search
ok now i need someone who knows something to come in here and drop knowledge, if yall annoyed by my thread go listen to gunna wunna and ignore this shyt. idgaf
 
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