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Sido Announces 'Frieden' Album With Xavier Naidoo on Title Track

The collaboration revives scrutiny of Xavier Naidoo's recent inflammatory statements.

Overview

  • Sido said his next studio album is titled "Frieden" and set the release for November 27, 2026.
  • He stated that Xavier Naidoo sings on the title song and that his cousin Menowin Fröhlich also appears.
  • He said he is proud of the collaboration with Naidoo and called their track a very good song.
  • The reveal drew quick pushback from artists and fans, including a mocking post by rapper Ikkimel and comments from listeners who said they would skip songs featuring Naidoo.
  • Coverage highlighted Naidoo’s February claims in Berlin about "child-eaters" and cannibalism and noted reports of ongoing cases over alleged hate speech, with outlets also recalling his 2022 distancing video and a December 2025 comeback show in Cologne.