An Off-Broadway production based on Lavoe's life titled "¿Quién mató a Héctor Lavoe?" ("Who Killed Hector Lavoe?") was a success in the late 1990s. It starred singer Domingo Quiñones in the lead role. Carbonell's decision to distance himself from the film directed by Felton was the direct result of his involvement in a tour of "Quien Mato a Héctor Lavoe?" in Puerto Rico, and, depending upon negotiations, possibly Peru and Colombia. An urban tribute album was released in late 2007 performed by several reggaeton artists such as Don Omar which sampled Lavoe's voice.