In January 2016, Kerstin Ott's breakthrough single "Die immer lacht" was declared the most successful work of 2016 by market research company GfK Entertainment and awarded the German Music Authors' Prize. The song, released in a version developed with DJ and producer duo Stereoact, became a megahit in Germany and Austria, reaching number 2 on the charts and remaining in the top 10 for months. The song has garnered over 136 million YouTube views, received the Diamond Award in Germany, and went gold in Austria. Her follow-up single "Scheissmelodie," released in August 2016, also achieved gold status, while her debut album "Herzbewohner," released in April 2017, debuted at number 4 on the German Longplay Charts. Ott received three ECHO nominations in 2016 and was nominated for the 2018 ECHO in the category of "Artist Pop National."

Kerstin Ott's breakout single "Die immer lacht" released in January 2016, earned her the title of the most successful artist of 2016 by GfK Entertainment and won her the German Music Authors' Prize. The song, a collaboration with Stereoact, became a chart-topping hit in Germany and Austria, reaching number 2 and maintaining a top 10 position for an extended period. With over 136 million YouTube views, "Die immer lacht" received the Diamond Award in Germany and went gold in Austria. Ott's subsequent single "Scheissmelodie," released in August 2016, also achieved gold status, while her debut album "Herzbewohner" entered the German Longplay Charts at number 4. Ott received three ECHO nominations in 2016 and was later nominated for the 2018 ECHO in the category of "Artist Pop National."