It's a tough choice. I listen to Budden the most, but I really enjoy listening to Crooked I and Ortiz. It's probably like this: Budden > Crooked > Ortiz > Royce. I used to be a big fan of Royce, especially after DIC. Although his shit is on point on slaughterhouse records, I just don't FEEL it as much.
Wow I thought Budden would be at the bottom of everyones list.. For some reason I stopped bumpin his shit after his 1st album, although I thought that album was very good. I'm gonna have to download some of his recent mixtapes/albums to see what I'm missing.
That I go off freestyle is one my favourites from Ortiz. It made me realize how shit 50 & Beanz made that beat sound.
As for Crooked, I've been bumpin his tunes daily ever since his Death Row days. He's one of the most talented and cosistent artists I have ever listened to.
Buddens is dope, there's been a lot of good shit that's been posted on the forum by him
personally I like his concept tracks, and introspective tracks the most. And thats why I think he stands out above any other member.. Other than Dumb Out I dont really like em as a punchline rapper
then on the other hand Ortiz's energy is just ridiculous, true emcee for real