: Berdimuhamedov, often called Arkadag (The Protector), is portrayed by state media as a "Renaissance man" who writes his own lyrics and composes his own music.
: His songs are often given prestigious status; for example, another of his works, "Forward, Only Forward, Motherland Turkmenistan," was used to set a Guinness World Record for the most people singing in the round. : Berdimuhamedov, often called Arkadag (The Protector), is
: He has performed a wide variety of genres, from traditional Turkmen ballads like "Bagt nury" to televised DJ sets and rap songs performed with his grandson. often called Arkadag (The Protector)