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

secret societymihako

secret society

This is a rap track set to a cool mixture rock sound.

It’s a song by Vocaloid producer mihako, released in 2021.

The seamless, flowing feel of the arrangement is striking.

While it’s different from a typical hip-hop-style flow, the rhythmically precise melody line, with its perfectly matched syllable count, really sticks in your head.

It makes you want to memorize it and sing it yourself.

If you’re looking for something different from the rap you usually listen to, definitely give it a try.

ReincarnationATOLS

ATOLS – Reincarnation feat. Haru

It’s a Vocaloid rap with a philosophical worldview.

The track is by ATOLS, a Vocaloid producer whose sophisticated sound captivates fans, and it was released in March 2023.

The noise-tinged, dreamlike electronic tones are incredibly cool, and the brain-rattling low end is outstanding.

I feel it pushes the possibilities of voice libraries further than ever before.

By the way, KOPERU from the hip-hop group Umeda Cypher participated in writing the lyrics.

AnotherNIL

Another/Gekiyaku

A hip-hop piece that draws you in with its weighty sound.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer NIL, released in July 2023.

The bass-heavy production carries a tense edge that makes your own heartbeat quicken to match.

It may sound restrained on the surface, but you can feel a surge of powerful emotion roiling underneath.

Gekiyaku’s noisy vocals fit the tone and worldview of the song perfectly.

With imposing lyrics that fire you up, it’s a wildly cool original UTAU track.

divingNatsuo Aoya

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.

R.O.C.K.E.TTorero

【Torero】　R.O.C.K.E.T　【VOCARAP】

It has a refreshing guitar rock-style sound, yet you can hear a rapped melody line and some scratch phrases.

It’s a piece by Torero, who has released many Vocaloid rap songs.

It was published in 2013.

As the creator notes, it has a summery finish that wouldn’t feel out of place blasting at a music festival.

rejection reactionUtsu-P × Fuma no KTR

Utsu-P × Fuma no KTR – Rejection Reaction feat. Harui

Aggressive yet introspective… a striking work where heavy sound fuses with razor-sharp lyrics.

It weaves a sonic world where Utsu-P’s weighty metalcore intertwines with Fuma no KTR’s cutting rap.

The lyrics, rebelling against society’s tendency to categorize, vividly depict the struggles of people living today.

A track for anyone searching for their place or questioning society’s confines.

Turn up the volume—by all means.

POISONBau

[Hatsune Miku × HIPHOP] POISON

This is a badass Vocaloid track that makes you want to say, “This is hip-hop.” It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Bau, released in 2020.

The dark-toned track pairs perfectly with Hatsune Miku’s husky vocals.

The lyrics carry a powerful message to those who listen to the artist’s music, and they’re fiery.

It might especially hit home for people who enjoy creating things.

You might even find yourself thinking, “I want to feel this way too.” Give it a listen when you want to get hyped or set your heart on fire.