After garnishing extensive press coverage over the last year and releasing three separate projects, Donny Goines’ is dropping his first official mixtape for free!

Taking it back to the basics, the New York based emcee adds his twist to some of the industry’s most revered beats. From Slick Rick’s Children’s Story to Jay-Z’s Ain’t No Love, Biggie’s Juicy to Wu-Tang’s Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthinta F’ Wit and more.

Hosted by Remy Ma’s “Goddamn DJ”, DJ Bedtyme 357, Off the Books is the project that Donny Goines hopes show people the passion and talent he has. “Off the Books is something I wanted to do for the people. It’s strictly rhymes and beats and it should give them a glimpse of the talent, skill and passion I have for this,” Goines tells HipHopDX.

Donny Goines - Off the Books (Hosted by DJ Bedtyme 357) [Click to download]. Be sure to hit up Goines on Myspace and if you're in the NY area; the release party for Off the Books will be held on January 24th at Negril Village on 70 W. 3rd Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia) from 6pm - 1am.