# Sido album announcement and single release

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> Updated: 2026-08-25T06:06:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

German rapper Sido has announced his tenth solo studio album, titled ‘Frieden’, which is set for release on November 27, 2026. 

Following the release of the lead single ‘Issa’, Sido unveiled the album’s cover art. The artwork, featuring a portrait of the artist, depicts physical traces of a new, milky-transparent mask with skull-like contours that serves as an evolution of his iconic early-career headwear. 

The single ‘Issa’ explores themes of faith and personal growth. In conjunction with his musical projects, Sido has shared personal updates, including his decision to stop drinking alcohol to improve productivity. The music video for the new single features his children, Rashid and Bo.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Sido releases new single ‘ISSA’ and announces upcoming album

German rapper Sido releases new single ‘ISSA’ and announces his tenth album ‘Frieden’, while discussing his sobriety and personal spiritual growth.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sido-releases-new-single-issa-and-announces-upcoming-album

### 2026-08-21: Sido reveals cover art for tenth solo album ‘Frieden’

German rapper Sido has revealed the cover for his upcoming tenth solo album, ‘Frieden’, set for release in November 2026, featuring imagery of his new minimalist mask.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sido-reveals-cover-art-for-tenth-solo-album-frieden

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