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

SMASHOpamina

SMASH / Opamina feat. HARU

You’ll be drawn into its aggressive world.

Created by Opamina for the winter 2025 edition of VocaColle in February 2025, it features CeVIO AI Harui’s rapid-fire rap over a heavy, cool trap beat.

The lyrics’ powerful message—“shatter the status quo”—resonates with force.

If you’re looking for an energetic track, be sure to check it out!

DAW担当ディスコMasti

DAW Custodian Disco (feat. Maki Tsurumaki & Moka Miyamai) Lyric Video (VVV MUSIC LIVE 2024 Newly Written Song)

How about an irresistibly addictive dance tune? It’s a piece by Masty, written specifically for the synthesized-voice live event “VVV MUSIC LIVE 2024,” and released in November 2024.

The lyrics humorously depict the music production scene, and the arrangement cleverly weaves in a four-on-the-floor rhythm reminiscent of ’70s disco along with elements of funk and soul.

The duet by Tsumaki Maki and Miyamai Moka is perfectly in sync.

It’s a Vocaloid track that fuses different musical genres to deliver a fresh listening experience.

Gimme×GimmeHachioji P × Giga

Hachioji-P × Giga “Gimme×Gimme feat. Hatsune Miku & Kagamine Rin”

A collaborative track by Hachioji-P, known for his techno music, and Giga, popular for songs like “Hibikase.” Both handled the composition, with lyrics by q*Left.

The track hooks your ears with sound-effect-like elements at its core and a rhythmic melody.

It has a mature vibe.

Flowing delivery layered with English rap gives it a lush, seductive charm.

It’s a cool track, but the call-and-response between Miku and Rin is a lot of fun.

Highly recommended when you want to get pumped up!

Fly HigherCamelots feat. F.A.T.M

Fly Higher / Camelots feat. F.A.T.M (v flower & Rakuda Houshi)

An exquisite track that fuses hip-hop and hyperpop! It’s a piece by Camelots feat.

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M, set for release in February 2025.

The duet between Rakuda Hoshi and v flower is cool, the sound design is irresistibly catchy, and the message about self-affirmation and hope for the future is captivating.

With its refreshing vibe, it’s perfect as background music for walking around the city.

NochifuyuTKN

TKN – Nochifuyu ft. Chifuyu Hanakuma

It’s an electronica and hip-hop sound with a lovely sense of floating.

Composed by TKN and released in September 2023.

Delicate synths overlap with soft vocals, gently resonating in the heart.

The lyrics, depicting the changing seasons, carry a slightly sentimental mood.

As you listen, you may find yourself reflecting on your own life.

Recommended for a quiet night alone—it’s sure to soothe your soul.

Slow Training IZMLo-+

Slow Practice Ism / Lo-+ feat. Otomachi Una

A work where innovative rap meets an avant-garde sound.

A track by Lo-+ released in February 2025.

The sound design intricately weaves together a variety of timbres, and the distinctive flow layered over it is addictive.

Despite the dense arrangement, it has a late-night BGM kind of comfort that makes it endlessly listenable.

The lyrics, as if pulling thoughts straight out of the mind, are also superb.

Give it a listen when you want to immerse yourself in music.

symboldama

Symbol / Kasane Teto [dama]

You’ll be drawn into a richly layered sound image.

dama’s “Symbol” is an entry for the “Vocalo-rap Submission Festival,” released in May 2024.

It’s characterized by an alternative musical style, incorporating elements of rock and poetry reading while taking on the rap genre.

The theme explores the meaning of one’s existence and the search for identity in contemporary society, with an overwhelming surge of creative power and emotion pouring in through your ears.

You might find yourself fired up by the strength of its message.