All the Way (BigXthaPlug song)
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| Single by BigXthaPlug featuring Bailey Zimmerman | ||||
| from the EP I Hope You're Happy | ||||
| Released | April 4, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 2:45 | |||
| Label | UnitedMasters | |||
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| "All the Way" on YouTube | ||||
"All the Way" is a song by American rapper BigXthaPlug featuring American country singer Bailey Zimmerman. It was released on April 4, 2025, through UnitedMasters, as the lead single from BigXthaPlug's upcoming fifth EP I Hope You're Happy. The song was produced by BandPlay and Charley Cooks.
Background
[edit]On February 14, 2025, BigXthaPlug shared a first snippet of the song through his Instagram which was reported to be his first country-leaning single release.[1] The song was confirmed to be part of an upcoming country EP.[2] Zimmerman announced the release date for the song on March 25.[3]
In an interview with Complex, the singer revealed that he was not involved in writing the song but was approached by BigXthaPlug through text messages with a demo version, asking to get him on it. Zimmerman "immediately" agreed and got into the studio to record his vocal take, admitting that it took some time to "get [the song] perfect".[4]
Composition
[edit]"All the Way" was described as "a love song about heartbreak"[5] that combines elements of country music and Southern hip-hop, including a steel guitar with deep bass that helps create a "crossover sound". It starts with an acoustic guitar before Zimmerman opens with the chorus which is followed by a verse from BigXthaPlug, talking about "broken promises and lost love".[1] The song was described as a "hard ballad" with a notable "trap-style country groove".[6] It was seen as a first foray into country music for BigXthaPlug and a considerable "step outside his comfort zone".[7]
Critical reception
[edit]Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop thought that both shared "some chemistry and sound at home" while merging their soundscapes.[8] Trace William Cowen at Complex called it a "blend of BigX and Bailey's strengths" that "sounds right at home amid the current crop of country crossover hits".[4] Vibe's Preezy Brown and Armon Sadler hailed it a "winning effort" and first taste of what to expect from BigXthaPlug's upcoming country-inspired project.[9]
Music video
[edit]An accompanying music video was released alongside the song on April 4, 2025, and was filmed in March 2025 at an old country cottage.[10] It features shots of both performing in front of a pickup trucks. The video was said to reflect the song's lyrics about navigating through heartbreak and trouble within a relationship.[1]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 21 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[12] | 23 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 4 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 25 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] | 14 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Arledge, John Nix (April 4, 2025). "BigXThaPlug Ventures Into Country Music With New Bailey Zimmerman Track". MusicRow. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Mower, Maxim (February 19, 2025). ""When Should I Drop?": BigXthaPlug Teases Genre-Blending New Song with Bailey Zimmerman, 'All The Way'". Holler. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Mower, Maxim (March 25, 2025). ""Y'all Ready Or What": BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman Announce Release Date for Long-Awaited New Song, 'All The Way'". Holler. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Cowen, Trace William (April 4, 2025). "BigXthaPlug Links With Bailey Zimmerman for "All the Way" Ahead of Upcoming Country Project". Complex. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Huggins, Chrystal (April 4, 2025). "Dallas rapper BigXThaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman release cross-genre love song". Plainview Herald. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Dowling, Marcus K. (April 4, 2025). "Dallas rapper BigXThaPlug joins Nashville favorite Bailey Zimmerman for 'All The Way'". The Tennessean. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (April 4, 2025). "BigXthaPlug Tries His Hand At Country With 'All The Way' Featuring Bailey Zimmerman". Uproxx. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (April 4, 2025). "BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman Crossover Into Each Other's Worlds On Breakup Anthem "All The Way"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Brown, Preezy; Sadler, Armon (April 4, 2025). "BigXthaPlug, Sexyy Red, GELO, And More New Hip-Hop Music For Shooting The Breeze". Vibe. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Mower, Maxim (March 24, 2025). "BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman Spotted Filming Music Video for Viral Unreleased Song, 'All The Way': Will It Drop Soon". Holler. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ "Bailey Zimmerman Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2025.