A Guide to Vocaloid Rap: A roundup of popular hip‑hop-style Vocaloid tracks

Lapis AI Composition LaboratoryDennoko-P

Lapis's AI Composition Laboratory / Den no Ko P

It’s a work with a shocking ending.

It’s a track by Dennoko-P, an indispensable figure in the Vocaloid rap scene, released in 2023.

It was submitted to the Gag Song Posting Festival 2023.

The song features Aoki Lapis introducing an AI that automatically composes the rest of a track if you input the first two measures.

That concept, along with the somewhat retro-futuristic sound, is so characteristic of Dennoko-P.

As for how it ends, I’ll let you find out for yourself, but the way the lyrics maintain a narrative while solidly rhyming… this could be incredibly useful as a reference for making rap.

BivouacTorero

【Torero】Bivouac【VOCARAP】

Despite the dense arrangement, it somehow feels transparent, which is fascinating.

This track by Torero, who has been releasing Vocaloid rap numbers one after another, came out in February 2022.

It’s said to liken the solitary life in the city to survival in snowy mountains, and the sound design cleverly uses tones that feel like a cold wind is blowing.

And the chorus has a charm that makes you want to sing along as you listen! It’s a highly addictive Vocaloid song that you’ll find yourself humming before you know it.

2019 (Exclusive)Yasuha.

Hatsune Miku – 2019 (Exclusive) feat. Yasuha. [ENG SUB] [Vocaloid Original Song] [Hatsune Miku Original Song]

Mikhop, meaning hip-hop that uses Vocaloid.

It’s a track where a mellow beat is layered with rap in a voice quintessentially Hatsune Miku.

Yasuha.

is a multi-style producer who also provides songs for others.

The fragile-feeling chorus melody and Miku rap are especially great.

You can feel a message about getting through the present with unchanging feelings and firm conviction, even as times change.

It’s something I’d like to listen to while on the move or when I suddenly want to zone out and think at night.

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Diving / Hatsune Miku – Natsuo Aoya

The lyrics that are so pleasant to listen to are just incredibly cool! It’s a track by Natsuo Aoya, also known as the creator of “UFO.” The top-line rides over a groovy bass and drum track, and your body can’t help but sway side to side.

Give it a listen on a night when you’re all by yourself.

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Yamaokaya Comes Out of My Faucet / Kasane Teto SV [Ganbare Masashige]

A track by Ganbare Masashige, released in January 2025.

After its debut, it rapidly became a hit thanks to its addictive quality.

Packed with love for the ramen chain Yamaokaya, its humorous worldbuilding is irresistibly catchy.

The breezy rap by Kasane Teto is also fantastic—you’ll find yourself nodding along.

If you enjoyed this piece, be sure to dig into the Vocaloid hip-hop scene!

Philadelphiawotaku

Philadelphia / wotaku feat. Furimomen

A thrilling hip-hop track that portrays a tale of betrayal and revenge.

Created by the Vocaloid producer wotaku, known for hits like “Gehenna” and “Shanti,” it was released in June 2025.

This piece was written for the vocalist Gero.

Over a dark, hard-hitting track, it hurls feelings of hatred at a once-trusted comrade.

You can’t help but ponder what awaits the protagonist at the end—its dark, narrative-driven nature is irresistible.

It’s a potent, almost poisonous song to listen to when you want your emotions shaken.

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Corvus and the Chase / Kagamine Rin & Len [MV with Kagamine rapping]

It’s such a dazzling, extravagant piece that I want to introduce it with the word “gorgeous.” This track by Vocaloid producer Tomato Milk was released in 2021.

It was created for the project themed around Kagamine Rin and Len, “kagamination FESTA.” As the video description notes, it’s a number that fuses a wide range of musical elements—hip-hop, Chinese-style sounds, EDM, and more.

Maybe that’s why it never gets boring! No matter where you start playing it, it’s delightful.

Be sure to check out this luxurious, glamorous Vocaloid song!