: 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.
: In 2017, during a visit to the construction site of a major gas chemical complex, a worker reportedly attempted to play a song for the President on a guitar that was noticeably out of tune. : 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. The "official" narrative of the song’s debut is
The "official" narrative of the song’s debut is framed as a spontaneous creative moment: another of his works
: 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.