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# init(id:title:subtitle:type:duration:artwork:)

Creates generic media content.

```
init(id: String, title: String, subtitle: String? = nil, type: MediaType, duration: MediaDuration?, artwork: Artwork?)
```

## Parameters

`id`

A unique identifier for this content.

`title`

The primary display title.

`subtitle`

Secondary information to display below the title.

`type`

The media type.

`duration`

The total duration, or `nil` when unknown.

`artwork`

Artwork for the content, or `nil` when unavailable.

## Discussion

Use this initializer when your media doesn’t fit other content types.

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