Excessive heat warnings have been issued for the Twin Cities metro area and much of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, and we're looking at a high of 98 degrees in the Twin Cities. Sounds sticky!

A severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued for portions of North-central and Northeast Minnesota. Keep an eye on MPR News's Updaft blog for updates through today and the weekend.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention sweat?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

James Brown - Cold Sweat, Pt. 1
Gang of Four - Damaged Goods
The Sugarcubes - Coldsweat
J. Roddy Walston and the Business - Sweat Shock
Jackie Harris and The Exciters - Get Funky, Sweat A Little Bit
Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself
Eric B. and Rakim - Don't Sweat the Technique
C+C Music Factory - Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)