Refined Sound: The World of Stylish Vocaloid R&B Songs
Vocaloid tracks with an R&B flavor that are simple, stylish, and deliver a rich, high-quality sound.
Many of these songs are perfect when you want to immerse yourself in music—creating a refined atmosphere within a relaxed mood or giving off a mature vibe.
Their appeal also lies in emotional melodies, urban beats, and premium grooves.
In this article, we’ll be rounding up R&B-style Vocaloid tracks! Take this opportunity to check out these classics.
[Sophisticated Sound] The World of Stylish Vocaloid R&B Songs (1–10)
babyNEW!Guiano
It’s a Vocaloid song with an R&B flavor that’s perfect for when you want to calm your mind.
Created by the Vocaloid producer Guiano, known for captivating listeners with delicate melodies, it was released in January 2021.
The cool, refreshing sound makes it genuinely pleasant to listen to.
The lyrics intertwine rain with tears and sorrow, carrying a gentle message: “I hope this song can be your umbrella.” Despite its quietness, the strong emotion comes through and it’s incredibly moving.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for music that stays close to your heart.
Rum raisin pancakesNEW!apu3ra
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while lost in thought at a café on a rainy day.
Created by the Vocaloid producer Aqu3ra—also known for “Lonely Universe”—this track was released under the name Apuera in October 2022.
It placed 21st in the TOP 100 ranking of the 2022 Autumn BokaColle.
The sound arrangement, woven from airy synths and an urban beat, is superb.
It pairs perfectly with Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear vocals.
The lyrics recount sweet yet bittersweet memories of love, evoking the feeling that rainy-day scenes are returning in slow motion.
Give it a listen the next time you find yourself recalling a past romance.
foolNEW!KARATOH
An R&B number that blends seamlessly into the city nightscape.
Created by Vocaloid producer KARATOH and released in August 2024.
Its swinging groove and sophisticated chord progressions feel effortless, and before you know it, your body starts to sway.
The lyrics distill a struggle with being a nobody and the smoldering passion beneath it.
The emotions wavering behind the cool sound hit you right in the heart.
It’s a perfect piece for when you want to unwind and immerse yourself in music alone.
Night DiverNEW!R Sound Design
It’s a track with a pleasant sense of floating, like quietly drifting across the sea at night.
Created by the popular, urban-sounding Vocaloid producer R Sound Design, it’s included on the mini-album “Quartia,” released in April 2018.
The shimmering guitar tones layered over a mid-tempo beat make you feel as if you’re underwater.
The lyrics depict an introspective world—escaping the city’s clamor, surrendering to the quiet of the night, and facing oneself.
I think it’s perfect for those moments when you want to relax.
Night FlowerNEW!Red
A multi-talented and widely noted Vocaloid producer, RED released this track in October 2023.
In this work, the clear, soaring vocals of the VOCALOID6 voicebank “Fushiki” portray a fleeting emotion, like a flower that blooms only at night.
The sultry guitar riffs and the way the sound expands in the chorus—as if emotions are bursting into bloom—are particularly striking.
It’s a song that feels just right when you want to sink into music alone at night.
Losing You (Part I)NEW!Yasuha.
A longing for someone precious whom you can never meet again… This R&B ballad portrays that painful sense of loss.
It’s a work by the Vocaloid producer Yasuha.
, also known for “Sukinononi” and “On Your Side,” released in 2017.
The song is included on the album “DIVERSITY.” Centered on a beautiful piano melody, the refined sound blends with Hatsune Miku’s fragile vocals, seeping deep into the heart.
The lyrics vividly convey the protagonist’s regret over time that cannot be reclaimed and words once exchanged, tightening the chest.
It might even bring back a cherished memory within you.
Good nightNEW!Merokuru
This is a chill R&B track with a pleasant acoustic texture.
Produced by Vocaloid producer Merokuru, the song was released in 2023.
Naoto’s warm guitar tone is especially striking.
Kagamine Rin’s gently supportive vocals are lovely as well, and the harmony of it all is soothing.
The lyrics speak to a loved one, saying “let’s spend tomorrow together no matter the weather.” The intimate sense of distance in this worldbuilding feels like it gently unravels your heart.
It’s a perfect song for unwinding at the end of the day.