The idea for 2.0 was set in motion in late 2016 to celebrate Aldo Nova's 35th anniversary. Rather than simply remaster and reissue the album, he thought to “bring the songs into the 22nd century." The record consists of new re-recordings of six tracks from his debut record (including “Fantasy”) and one new song, “I’m A Survivor.” The new album is Aldo’s first since 1997’s largely instrumental record Nova’s Dream.