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)
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.
A Recommendation of “Vocaloid Rap”: A roundup of popular hip-hop-style Vocaloid tracks (51–60)
FAKEMisumi
This is a track I especially recommend to hip-hop fans who don’t usually listen to Vocaloid.
Created by Misumi—also known for popular songs like “The Cat Laughs at Midnight” and “Aria”—it was released in 2018.
Its heavy, weighty rhythm and decadent worldview are captivating.
It’s also perfect as background music for a nighttime drive.
FallingTKN
This is a stylish, fashionable hip-hop track you might hear as club BGM.
Created by Vocaloid producer TKN, it was released in January 2023.
The near-futuristic sound arrangement evokes images of the city at night.
The lyrics, revealing a passionate, single-minded love, are sweet and cute in their finish.
As you listen, you may start to feel like you’re inside the world of the song yourself.
Why not surrender your body and soul to the rhythmic beat and flow?
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.
Kawaii Rap ShowDen no ko P to Matsukasa
There are rap battles where people freestyle and diss each other, but this song takes a fun approach where they boast about their own cuteness instead.
It’s a collaboration by Den no Ko-P and Matsukasa, released in 2016.
Rather than a single track, it’s a video that lets you enjoy various rap segments.
It’s structured like a story, so please watch until the end.
Gekokujō Girlhiroki
The thick electric sound is incredibly cool! This track by Vocaloid producer hiroki., known for hits like “Ningyo Kaibougaku” and “Monochrome,” was released in April 2023.
The lyrics, which convey a powerful resolve of “I’m about to take on the challenge,” are seriously badass.
But as you might guess from the title, the protagonist is a girl.
Once you notice that, doesn’t it strangely start to feel kind of cute, too? The excitement in the latter half of the song sends your energy soaring!
2019 (Exclusive)Yasuha.
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.