In 2016, Esteman was one of the artists scheduled to feature in the first Lollapalooza Colombia music festival before it was cancelled due to concerns caused by the Zika outbreak. At the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards, Esteman was nominated for the category of Best New Artist, but lost to Colombian singer Manuel Medrano. His album "Caótica Belleza" was one of five albums nominated for the category Best Alternative Music Album, but lost to "L.H.O.N" by Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas.