D!v!s!on No. 9
| Company type | Music project |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronic music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Mick Hale |
| Headquarters | New Brunswick , Canada |
| Products | Electronic music albums |
D!v!s!on #9 (also known as Division #9) was an electronic music initiative created by composer Mick Hale in New Brunswick, Canada. Hale introduced the debut album The True Creator in 1996, followed by the release of Dub N Bass: Omen II in 1997.
History
In 1996, composer Mick Hale from New Brunswick launched the project D!v!s!on #9. That same year, the album The True Creator was issued through Full Contact Records. Hale’s musical approach incorporated electro influences reminiscent of artists such as Aphex Twin, Cabaret Voltaire, and Clock DVA, merging elements from ambient, jungle, and trance genres. The track "Dub Altar" was featured on the 1996 Full Contact compilation Echo.
After the collapse of Fifth Colvmn Records, Hale released his sophomore album, Dub N Bass: Omen II, under the Tinman label. This follow-up showcased a greater emphasis on vocal sampling, keyboard-driven textures, and complex layered sound design compared to his initial work. The song "Omen II" appeared on Tinman’s multi-artist compilation titled Empire One.
Discography
Studio albums
- The True Creator (1996, Full Contact)
- Dub N Bass: Omen II (1997, Tinman)