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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Recommendation of 'Vocaloid Rap': A collection of popular hip-hop-style Vocaloid songs (41–50)
permanent shiftihakushi
A pinnacle in the Vocaloid rap scene that captures musical fervor and a biting edge through razor-sharp words.
This 29th work by Ihakushi was released in September 2024.
Centered around the vocals of Kaai Yuki, it builds a richly layered sonic landscape.
The lyrics, marked by deft word choice and a distinctive sense of rhythm, convey a spirit of critique, ambition, and a resolve to reach the goal.
After listening, what feelings will take root within you?
Lismina Night TerrorMiyamori Bungaku
A pop hip-hop track that captivates with flashy synths and a funky bassline.
It’s by Vocaloid producer Bungaku Miyamori, who also made waves by winning the Grand Prix in the Magical Mirai 2023 song contest, and it was released in March 2023.
This was an entry in the BOCALOID Collection 2023 Spring TOP100 rankings.
Miku’s bouncy vocals perfectly match the lively track-making, sending a stylish and cute soundscape your way.
The lyrics—mixing negative and positive—are especially relatable for younger listeners.
classmatematsugasa
This is a track by Matsukasa, who produces hip-hop numbers with a unique worldview.
The lyrics are horror-themed, yet the song’s fantastical atmosphere draws you in—“Classmates.” It’s said to sample the soundtrack from the bishoujo game “Dōkyūsei.” Hatsune Miku’s steady, rhythmic rap seems to exquisitely shape the song’s world.
There are all kinds of people, but we’re all classmates.
That fact, and an ineffable mood.
Matsukasa’s sound weaves together the madness lurking within the space of the school.
Highway LoverMikito P
There’s a version sung by Megurine Luka, produced by vocalist Shuzu and Mikito-P.
It has a sharp edge yet a mellow vibe that’s really lovely.
The song is about a man and woman in the city.
The chorus melts like honey, while still carrying a touch of melancholy that draws you in.
I also love the human warmth to it—it doesn’t feel mechanical.
As the lyrics suggest, it gives off a city-pop image, so it’s especially recommended for fans of that genre.
The possibilities of Vocaloid are truly endless!
The Fool (Reversed)Mikade
A beat intertwines with a dry guitar sound… this is the very definition of high style.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Mikade, released in 2021, and it was submitted to VocaColle 2021 Autumn.
Beneath the steady, matter-of-fact flow, you start to see the ebb and flow of emotion.
The sound arrangement is cool yet brimming with simmering passion.
And the lyrics, which philosophically depict self-affirmation, will likely resonate especially with those who create.
Give it a listen when you want to reexamine your way of life.
God of Marymasa
I’m captivated by the word choices in the humor-filled lyrics.
It’s a piece by Masa, who’s well known for high-quality Japanese-style tracks, released in 2015.
The smooth flow with great wordplay fits perfectly over the understated beat.
The lyrics are quite bold, so I highly recommend taking the time to read them carefully at least once.
Moonlit Sightshikisai
An effortlessly stylish track that evokes the urban night makes a strong impression.
Composed by shikisai, it was released in December 2023.
Its sound—an amalgam of electronica, pop, and synthwave—radiates a futuristic, dreamlike atmosphere.
The lyrics portray loneliness, anxiety, and an urge to escape reality, capturing a process of confronting oneself under the moonlight.
The contrast between the night’s stillness and the mind’s clamor is vividly drawn, resulting in a deeply resonant piece.