In archival studio bios, Clarke described his entry into the industry as a natural transition:
Born and raised in a small town where “different” often meant “quiet,” Helix discovered early on that the only way to be heard was to amplify his own voice. He started experimenting with DJ decks and a cheap microphone in his bedroom, looping together house beats, synth textures, and witty one‑liners. The moniker “Helix”—a nod to the DNA double‑helix—signifies the intertwined nature of his identity: a queer person, a performer, and a community builder, all wrapped into one electrifying helix of energy. Helix Scotty Clarke Live Gay