All the Way (BigXthaPlug song)

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]

"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]

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]

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]

"All the Way" debuted at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming BigXthaPlug's first and Zimmerman's second top-ten entry on the chart. The single also debuted at number one on Hot Country Songs and Hot Rap Songs.^[11][12] "All the Way" climbed to number one on US Rhythmic Airplay, replacing Justin Bieber’s "Yukon" in the top spot.^[13]