# Who am I?

By [Elcee the Alchemist](https://paragraph.com/@elcee) · 2023-01-07

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Most of you know me as a profile picture, some tweets and from [**my first mirror article**](https://mirror.xyz/elcee.eth/JKnhQMT3l0zFAVw1zbVXeEdFK7z3CyYe5lZaBEGh5zM)**.** With my [**Sound Genesis this Wednesday**](https://www.sound.xyz/elceethealchemist/netflix), I thought I’d show you a bit more of who I am.

Growing up, I never thought I would pursue music for a living. Being a professional artist was reserved for the chosen ones, so I confirmed that path out of reach. I learnt the piano, the drums and even the saxophone as a kid but eventually I lost interest, despite my teachers praise. I’ve always expressed myself creatively, studying graphic design, film and media at A-Level (which lead me to directing and editing my own [**music videos**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkSXRtKAbr8&list=PLZc9UDxrloCDxlKIck5zpHa385noh5zYh)) and I launched my own clothing brand.

After I left home at 18 to study Fashion, I bought a microphone and started recording [**my first songs**](https://soundcloud.com/elceethealchemist/soul-searching) on Audacity and FL Studio. During this year, I realised there was no other path that would fulfil my soul, so I graduated and moved to Manchester to get a degree in Electronic Music Production.

That was the single best decision of my life. I found my people, my purpose and developed my skills as a producer, engineer and songwriter. In 2021, I was chosen as a Rising Star for adidas’ Forum Studio, where I had the privilege of recording at Abbey Road Studios and subsequently released [**The Abbey Road Tapes**](https://open.spotify.com/album/6kXhRN0rksHfeyiAQe1nR3?si=Sud_QAPcSO6e8QL7YeY6Ig). This was an unforgettable experience that solidified my belief in myself and confirmed that I was on the right path. Other personal highlights of my journey include [**working with slowthai**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brUnJIqhROM&t=114s), getting [**my first Boiler Room**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtM7X9UE9Ls) performance and raising £700 for [**War Child**](https://hotvox.co.uk/featuredartist/artist-of-the-day-elcee-the-alchemist/)**.**

Which brings me here. I have a vision for my future that I believe web3 can help manifest. I don’t care about the number of streams my song gets, I care about the number of genuine human connections behind those streams, bringing people together and forming a collective spirit of harmony. I hope that by being as truthful and open as I can, I can inspire others to do the same, creating a chain reaction of positive energy.

Until next time, peace n luv.

_~ Elcee_

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*Originally published on [Elcee the Alchemist](https://paragraph.com/@elcee/who-am-i)*