A Guide to Vocaloid Rap: A roundup of popular hip‑hop-style Vocaloid tracks
Vocaloid culture has evolved while absorbing a wide range of music genres.
Pop, rock, R&B, and of course, hip-hop as well.
In this article, we’ve rounded up Vocaloid tracks that incorporate hip-hop and rap.
The tracks, lyrics, and flows all showcase the creators’ explosive, unique musical styles.
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It might just change the way you picture the Vocaloid scene.
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A Guide to 'Vocaloid Rap': A Compilation of Popular Hip-Hop-Style Vocaloid Songs (101–110)
hollowanoinbae
This is a Vocaloid rap layering the voices of Uzuki and Hiyori Shirakane over a laid-back hip-hop beat.
The track by anoinbae was released in 2018.
The theme explores the sense of emptiness and stagnation felt in modern society, portraying unfulfilled emotions and the struggle against an unchanging daily life.
Its chill sound delivers a sophisticated finish that evokes a nighttime cityscape.
It is included on the compilation album “MIKUHOP LP3.”
wriggling cityKushamii
“Wriggling City” is a work by KushaMii, released in February 2024.
It features rhythmic development and intricate sound design, expressing the bustle of the city and a spirit of adventure through its distinctive sonic imagery.
A highlight is the skillful use of multiple synthesized voice libraries, including Koharu Rikka and Kasane Teto.
If you’re looking for a new hip-hop experience or experimental music, be sure to check it out!
Talk…nikkuki yuu
It’s a lo-fi hip hop track that gently seeps into your heart.
The song is by Vocaloid producer Nikkukiyu and was released in 2021.
As you listen, you may feel your body wrapped in the effortlessly swaying sound.
It might be best enjoyed with earphones or headphones.
The lyrics, which reflect the loneliness of winter days spent with a cat, are a little bittersweet, yet somehow warm.
Give it a listen when you want to take a moment to relax.
In conclusion
Some of you might have found the Vocaloid rap surprisingly fresh.
With Vocaloid tracks, the melody is input using a mouse or keyboard, but giving it rap-like inflection takes real technique and persistence.
It’s thanks to the creators’ hard work that such great pieces are born.
If you find a song you like, be sure to add it to your playlist.