Vocaloid background music for work: masterful songs that boost productivity and recommended popular tracks

Catchy !?r-906

Catchy !? / r-906 feat. Ci flower

It’s a highly sophisticated piece that gives the impression of “refined music.” The track is by r-906, a well-known Vocaloid producer famous for the hit “Manimani,” and it was released in March 2023.

It was submitted to VocaColle Spring 2023 and ranked 6th in the TOP 100.

The drum’n’bass sound with a pared-down palette of tones is almost too stylish.

It’s crafted so well your body starts keeping time on its own.

It really reaffirms how well slapped bass pairs with a four-on-the-floor beat.

The vocal work, tuned to make the Japanese lyrics sound like English, is also outstanding.

Crescent Step 2023r-906

Crescent Moon Step 2023 / r-906 feat. Hatsune Miku

You can’t help but get absorbed in the impeccably polished, sophisticated soundscape.

This track by the popular Vocaloid producer r-906—who gained attention for taking first place in the BokaColle Spring 2022 TOP100 ranking—was released in May 2023.

It’s a rearranged version of “Crescent Step,” originally published in 2020.

While preserving the mood of the original, the arrangement stands out for adding a sense of the characters’ personalities and deepening the emotional expression.

Together with the music video, the narrative aspect becomes even clearer.

World's End Dancehallwowaka

[Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA F-] World's End Dance Hall

It’s not good to go overboard, but I think taking a breather like “Even if something bad happens, let’s dance and forget it!”—like in this song—is really great.

Instead of thinking, “I’m no good…” I want to live lightly and nimbly while refreshing my mood! Don’t overthink it.

strong wind slicked-back hairYukopi

Yukopi – Strong Wind Slicked-back Hair (feat. Kaai Yuki)

Once you hear it, it keeps playing in your head nonstop! “Gale All Back,” a track by Vocaloid producer Yukopi, was released in 2023.

Its humorous worldview became a hot topic and went viral, especially on short-form video platforms.

If you’re a frequent subway user, you’ll probably relate to that moment when you step out of the exit and a strong gust of wind slicks your hair straight back.

The lyrics, which spotlight ordinary everyday scenes, and the occasional voice-cracking sound of the recorder are irresistibly catchy.

Be The MUSIC!Kinoshita

Be The MUSIC! / Kinoshita (kinoshita) feat. Hatsune Miku

While being an illustrator, Kinoshita also works in parallel as a Vocaloid producer.

“Be The MUSIC!” is a song where you can fully savor Kinoshita’s pop and catchy appeal.

With its pleasant orchestration, just listening to it is enough to lift your spirits.

Many people might associate Vocaloid tracks with a sterile image, but this number has a warmth that makes it feel as if a human is singing.

If you’ve been avoiding Vocaloid without giving it a fair try, why not start with this song?

Lonely Industrial RevolutionShannon

MV “Lonely Industrial Revolution” / Shannon feat. Uranomei

This work is based on the globally popular game Minecraft.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Shannon, known for hits like Midnight Stroll, released in February 2023.

Despite its sense of speed, the arrangement feels gentle and easy on the ears, yet somehow gives the impression of being in another world—that’s what makes it so striking.

KAFU’s slightly husky vocal delivery fits perfectly.

Perhaps because the theme is a game, it also features chiptune elements.

The fact that a song like this could be born from Minecraft, with its pop and friendly visuals… I’m in awe of the aesthetic sense behind it.

Bzzzt bzzzt bzzzt bzzztFrokuro

Beep beep beep beep / Star World (Be, be, be, be! / SEKAI)

It’s a work that achieves both catchiness and artistic flair, and I’m in awe of its creativity.

The track is by Frokuro, known for releasing highly experimental music, and it was released in March 2023.

It’s a popular piece that ranked 7th in the VOCACOLLE Spring 2023 TOP 100.

I can’t help but say you should listen to it together with the music video first.

It moves forward on a drum’n’bass rhythm, but it weaves in detailed developments and breaks, so new sounds are constantly jumping into your ears.

Combined with glitchy visuals reminiscent of an analog TV, it creates a feeling like you’re in another world, even though it’s reality.