Overview
- Sido told the format Deutschrap ideal this Tuesday that he no longer drinks and described alcohol as something that "opens the gate for evil."
- He said quitting is not hard for him because brief intoxication is outweighed by the negative aftereffects and makes no sense personally.
- Sido insists sobriety has not curtailed his artistry and that the energy from abstaining is being redirected into new creative work.
- The single "ISSA," released on August 21, 2026, features his sons Rashid on drums and Bo contributing vocals and uses a transparent replica of his old chrome skull mask as a visual reference to his past image.
- The single is positioned as the lead release ahead of his tenth studio album Frieden, which is scheduled for release on November 27, 2026, and marks a shift from his earlier lone rüpelrapper persona toward a family‑focused presentation.