I'll give it a listen. I've always been a big Royce supporter, and Ortiz has heat. Crooked I is hit and miss with me, honestly, and I've never been a Budden's fan, although he's had his moments...few and far between, but still...
only reason why thats true is because none of them ever come out with anything official. its always like 3 or 4 songs. I remember the 4 Horsemen came out with some half ass shit. The quality was terrible. But it wasnt even an official album.
but if u mean successful as in completing a project then yeah i feel u.