This debut album for Marissa encompasses a lifetime of memories. It contains Latin songs that were popular in the 1970s. Growing up with this music, listening to the passion in the lyrics, the pain and joy expressed in each of the songs, Marissa chose to debut with songs that shaped her as a young person growing up in the mainland with parents from Puerto Rico. Whether listening to them as a child in her home, or singing them as a young lady, these songs captivated her with their pure emotion and honest interpretation. Now with contemporary arrangements, still true their classic form, these songs will be introduced to a new generation of listeners who can appreciate the beautiful genre of classic Latin ballads. The title, Ayer Y Hoy translates to Yesterday and Today. In that spirit, this album uses contemporary arrangements to some of the most popular songs of that era. Through this, Marissa pays homage to the artists of yesterday and opens the doors to classics to a whole new generation, while still offering priceless nostalgia to those who are fortunate enough to remember. Proving that classics transcend generations and genres, two songs, Volvere and Yo Soy Aquella, are done in contemporary bachata, reminding us that the classics are timeless, Ayer y Hoy!