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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A Recommendation of “Vocaloid Rap”: A roundup of popular hip-hop-style Vocaloid tracks (51–60)
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!
Digital Lime HustlerLIQ
An aggressive soundscape interwoven with a dope flow—simply irresistible.
This track is by LIQ, a Vocaloid producer known for works like “Frontier” and “ALICE iN BLACK MARKE,” released in 2021.
It’s a hard-hitting, guitar-heavy, and undeniably cool nu-metal/mixture number.
And the lyricism is quintessential hip-hop.
You can really sense LIQ’s musical breadth here.
Definitely give it a listen when you want to boost your mood.
Hip-Hop Step Jumpraku shumi
A cute and fun Vocaloid rap that makes you want to jump and groove! Created by Vocaloid producer Rakushumi, it was released in February 2023.
The unique lyrics, unfolding from the perspective of a rabbit MC, are so well-crafted they’ll put a smile on your face just by reading them.
And because the track is rhythmically produced with a lean number of sounds, the high-energy flow fits perfectly.
It’s a piece I can recommend as a “start with this!” when you want to boost your bubbly mood.
BivouacTorero
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.
A Recommendation of 'Vocaloid Rap': A Compilation of Popular Hip-Hop-Style Vocaloid Songs (61–70)
divingAoya Natsuo
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.
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.
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.